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rivets

UK //ˈrɪvɪts//US //ˈrɪvɪts//

词源

源自中古英语 rivet,借自古法语 rivet,最终源自拉丁语 ripa(河岸),因铆钉形状类似河岸的固定作用而得名。

noun

❶ 铆钉,一种金属紧固件,通常用于永久连接两块金属板或其他材料。

“The bridge was held together by thousands of steel rivets.”

(这座桥由数千个钢铆钉固定连接。)

“He replaced the loose rivets on the aircraft's wing.”

(他更换了飞机机翼上松动的铆钉。)

同义词:fastener, bolt, pin

verb

❶ 用铆钉固定;引申为牢牢吸引或集中注意力。

“She riveted the metal plates together for the sculpture.”

(她用铆钉将金属板固定在一起制作雕塑。)

“The detective's story riveted the audience's attention.”

(侦探的故事牢牢吸引了听众的注意力。)

同义词:fasten, fix, captivate, engross

常见短语

rivet one's attention — 完全吸引某人的注意力,使其无法移开视线或分心。

“The magician's performance riveted the children's attention.”

(魔术师的表演牢牢吸引了孩子们的注意力。)

rivet joint — 铆接接头,指通过铆钉连接的两个部件形成的接合处。

“The engineer inspected the rivet joints for signs of fatigue.”

(工程师检查铆接接头是否有疲劳迹象。)