a short metal pin or bolt for holding together two plates of metal, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place
铆钉。
a similar device for holding seams of clothing together
(衣服上的)暗扣。
join or fasten (plates of metal) with a rivet or rivets
铆,铆接(金属板)
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the linings are bonded, not riveted, to the brake shoes for longer wear .为了更加耐磨,衬垫是粘合而不是铆接到闸瓦上去的。
fix (someone or something) so as to make them incapable of movement
固定…(使其不动)
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the grip on her arm was firm enough to rivet her to the spot .她的手臂被紧紧抓住,使她动弹不得。
attract and completely engross (someone)
吸引;使全神贯注
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he was riveted by the newsreels shown on television 他被电视上播放的新闻片吸引住了。
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集中(目光,注意力)
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all eyes were riveted on him .所有的目光都集中到他身上。
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