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单词 transfix
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
trans•fix /trænsˈfɪks/USA pronunciation   v. [+ object], -fixed or -fixt, -fix•ing. 
  1. to paralyze (someone) because of amazement, terror, etc.:stood transfixed with horror.
  2. to pierce through with or as if with a pointed weapon:transfixed by an arrow.
See -fix-.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
trans•fix  (trans fiks),USA pronunciation v.t., -fixed or fixt, fix•ing. 
  1. to make or hold motionless with amazement, awe, terror, etc.
  2. to pierce through with or as if with a pointed weapon; impale.
  3. to hold or fasten with or on something that pierces.
  • Latin trānsfīxus (past participle of trānsfīgere to pierce through), equivalent. to trāns- trans- + fīg(ere) to pierce + -sus, variant of -tus past participle suffix
  • 1580–90
trans•fix•ion (trans fikshən)USA pronunciation, n. 
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged fascinate, spellbind, engross, captivate, enthrall.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
transfix /trænsˈfɪks/ vb ( -fixes, -fixing, -fixed, -fixt)(transitive)
  1. to render motionless, esp with horror or shock
  2. to impale or fix with a sharp weapon or other device
Etymology: 16th Century: from Latin transfīgere to pierce through, from trans- + fīgere to thrust in

transfixion /trænsˈfɪkʃən/ n
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