rivet
n
metal pin or bolt for fastening twopieces of metal together, its headless end being hammered or pressed flat to prevent slipping 鉚釘. rivet, v
1 [Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p]
fasten (sth) with a rivet or rivets 鉚, 鉚接(某物)
riveted together/down/in place 鉚接在一起[鉚緊/鉚好].
2 [Tn, Tn.pr usu passive 通常用於被動語態]
make (sth) immobile; fix 將(某物)固定住
We stood riveted (to the spot). 我們寸步不移地(在那地方)站著.
3 [Tn esp passive 尤用於被動語態]
attract and strongly hold the attention of (sb) 吸引(某人); 吸 引住(某人)的注意力
I was absolutely riveted by herstory. 她的故事完全把我吸引住了.