금속판을 결합하는 데 쓰이는 머리가 둥근 금속 못.
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.
예문:
"The steel beams of the bridge were secured with thousands of iron rivets."
"A loose rivet in the fuselage was identified during the safety inspection."
돈을 일컫는 속어적 표현.
A slang term used to refer to money.
예문:
"He was working hard just to get a few more rivets in his pocket."
"I'd love to go to the concert, but I'm a bit short of rivets this week."
리벳이나 대갈못을 사용하여 금속판 등을 고정하다.
To join or fasten plates of metal or other materials with rivets.
예문:
"The technician began riveting the panels to the frame of the vehicle."
"Each section of the hull must be riveted securely to ensure it is watertight."
누군가의 주의나 관심을 완전히 사로잡아 매료시키다.
To attract and completely engross someone's attention or interest.
예문:
"The audience was riveted by the speaker's harrowing account of survival."
"A truly great novel should rivet the reader from the very first page."
공포나 충격 등으로 누군가를 움직이지 못하게 고정시키다.
To hold someone fast so as to make them incapable of movement, often through fear or shock.
예문:
"The sudden explosion riveted him to the spot in sheer terror."
"She stood riveted to the floor as the ghost-like figure approached."
눈길이나 주의를 어떤 대상에 골똘히 집중하다.
To direct one's eyes or attention intently toward something or someone.
예문:
"He riveted his eyes on the horizon, searching for any sign of the ship."
"The investigators riveted their attention on the inconsistencies in the witness's statement."