rivet
noun [ C ] uk/ˈrɪv.ɪt/ us/ˈrɪv.ɪt/
铆钉
a metal pin used to fasten flat pieces of metal or other thick materials such as leather
rivet
verb [ T ] uk/ˈrɪv.ɪt/ us/ˈrɪv.ɪt/
铆，铆接
to fasten parts together with a rivet
Many parts of an aircraft are riveted together. 飞机很多部件都是铆接在一起的。
be riveted （因感到有趣而）目不转睛地看；（因害怕而）动弹不得，呆若木鸡
to not be able to stop looking at something because it is so interesting or frightening
It was an amazing film - I was absolutely riveted. 那部电影太精彩了——我完全被吸引住了。
be riveted on His eyes were riveted on the television. 他双眼紧盯着电视看。
be riveted to the spot He pulled out a gun and I was riveted to the spot (= so frightened that I could not move). 他拔出了枪，我简直被吓呆了。
I couldn't take my eyes off the screen - I was riveted.
It was an astonishing performance and the audience's attention was riveted.
It seemed like the whole nation was riveted to the TV screen.