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单词 riveted
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riveted


riv·et

R0263100 (rĭv′ĭt)n. A metal bolt or pin having a head on one end, inserted through aligned holes in the pieces to be joined and then hammered on the plain end so as to form a second head.tr.v. riv·et·ed, riv·et·ing, riv·ets 1. To fasten or secure, especially with a rivet or rivets.2. To hammer and bend or flatten the headless end of (a nail or bolt) so as to fasten something.3. a. To fix the attention of (someone): The audience was riveted by the suspense.b. To engross or hold (the gaze or attention, for example).
[Middle English, from Old French river, to attach.]
riv′et·er n.

riveted

(ˈrɪvɪtɪd) adjfascinated; transfixed
Thesaurus

riveted

adjective1. rooted, fixed, frozen, motionless, immobile, unable to move, stock still They stood aghast, riveted to the spot.2. fascinated, absorbed, entranced, captivated, enthralled, engrossed, rapt, spellbound, mesmerized, hypnotized The Germans and Italians are riveted by his songs.

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riveted


  • adj

Synonyms for riveted

adj rooted

Synonyms

  • rooted
  • fixed
  • frozen
  • motionless
  • immobile
  • unable to move
  • stock still

adj fascinated

Synonyms

  • fascinated
  • absorbed
  • entranced
  • captivated
  • enthralled
  • engrossed
  • rapt
  • spellbound
  • mesmerized
  • hypnotized
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