/ˈrɪvɪt/ vt.(rivets,riveting,riveted)1.(captivate)吸引；迷住
The scar on her face riveted their attention.她脸上的伤疤吸引了他们的注意力。
to be riveted by sth被···吸引住；为···所吸引
I was riveted by his words.我完全被他的话吸引住了。
2.to be riveted to sth深受···的吸引；注意力集中在···上
riveted to the spot
person +呆若木鸡；目瞪口呆
He just stood there, riveted to the spot.他只是站在那里, 呆若木鸡。
3.【制,工】(fasten with rivets)铆接
4.(make into a rivet)敲平(铆钉的一端)；将(铆钉一端)锤成平头
Phrasal Verbrivet on