rivet

vt

• ① 用铰钉钉住;用包头钉固定
  • rivet two pieces of iron together用铰钉将两块铁片钉牢在一起
  • He riveted a metal sheet on the roof.他用包头钉将金属板钉牢在屋顶上。

• ② 使巩固;使牢结;使固定(★常用被动式)
  • He stood riveted to the spot.他被钉住一般地站在那里。

• ③ 1集中(视线、注意力等);吸引(注意力等)2使(眼睛、注意力等)集中(于…)<on, upon>(★常用被动式)
  • His story riveted their attention.他的故事吸引住他们的注意。
  • His eyes were riveted on her face.他的眼睛盯着她的脸。