riveting

rivet (one's) attention (on someone or something)

1. To capture and hold one's attention completely. The astonishing magic trick riveted the audience's attention. The film riveted my attention from beginning to end.

2. To focus one's attention completely and continuously (on someone or something). I riveted my attention on the television as the final seconds of the game ticked away. I don't think I could handle celebrity. Having thousands of people rivet their attention on me every day sounds like a nightmare.

rivet (one's) eyes on (someone or something)

To focus one's gaze or attention completely and continuously on someone or something. I riveted my eyes on the television as the final seconds of the game ticked away. I don't think I could handle celebrity. Having thousands of people rivet their eyes on me every day sounds like a nightmare.

rivet (one's) gaze (on someone or something)

1. To capture and hold one's gaze or attention completely and for an extended period of time (on someone or something). The magician riveted our gaze on the mysterious box, as we waited with bated breath to see what would emerge. The film riveted my gaze from beginning to end.

2. To focus one's gaze or attention completely and continuously (on someone or something). I riveted my gaze on the television as the final seconds of the game ticked away. I don't think I could handle celebrity. Having thousands of people rivet their gaze on me every day sounds like a nightmare.

rivet (something) onto (something)

To attach or fasten something very securely to something else, with or as with rivets. We'll need to rivet a new handle onto the door as soon as possible. They riveted a makeshift ladder onto the side of the house.

rivet (something) to (someone or something)

1. To attach or fasten something very securely to something else, with or as with rivets. A noun or pronoun can be used between "rivet" and "to." We'll need to rivet a new handle to the door as soon as possible. They riveted a makeshift ladder to the side of the house.

2. To focus one's attention or gaze on someone or something else. A noun or pronoun is used between "rivet" and "to." I riveted my gaze on the television as the final seconds of the game ticked away. I don't think I could handle celebrity. Having thousands of people rivet their attention on me every day sounds like a nightmare. As I stood atop the Empire State Building, my eyes were riveted to the tiny specks of people on the ground below.

rivet on (someone or something)

1. To attach or fasten something very securely to something else, with or as with rivets. A noun or pronoun can be used between "rivet" and "on." We'll need to rivet on a new handle before we'll be able to use this door. They riveted a makeshift ladder on the side of the house.

2. To focus one's attention or gaze on someone or something else. A noun or pronoun is used between "rivet" and "on." I riveted my gaze on the television as the final seconds of the game ticked away. I don't think I could handle celebrity. Having thousands of people rivet their attention on me every day sounds like a nightmare. As I stood atop the Empire State Building, my eyes were riveted on the tiny specks of people on the ground below.

rivet the eyes on

To stare or gape at something. Often used as an imperative. Rivet the eyes on this—my first A in Chemistry!

词组	riveting
释义	riveting rivet (one's) attention (on someone or something) 1. To capture and hold one's attention completely. The astonishing magic trick riveted the audience's attention. The film riveted my attention from beginning to end. 2. To focus one's attention completely and continuously (on someone or something). I riveted my attention on the television as the final seconds of the game ticked away. I don't think I could handle celebrity. Having thousands of people rivet their attention on me every day sounds like a nightmare. See also: attention, rivet, someone rivet (one's) eyes on (someone or something) To focus one's gaze or attention completely and continuously on someone or something. I riveted my eyes on the television as the final seconds of the game ticked away. I don't think I could handle celebrity. Having thousands of people rivet their eyes on me every day sounds like a nightmare. See also: eye, on, rivet rivet (one's) gaze (on someone or something) 1. To capture and hold one's gaze or attention completely and for an extended period of time (on someone or something). The magician riveted our gaze on the mysterious box, as we waited with bated breath to see what would emerge. The film riveted my gaze from beginning to end. 2. To focus one's gaze or attention completely and continuously (on someone or something). I riveted my gaze on the television as the final seconds of the game ticked away. I don't think I could handle celebrity. Having thousands of people rivet their gaze on me every day sounds like a nightmare. See also: gaze, rivet, someone rivet (something) onto (something) To attach or fasten something very securely to something else, with or as with rivets. We'll need to rivet a new handle onto the door as soon as possible. They riveted a makeshift ladder onto the side of the house. See also: rivet rivet (something) to (someone or something) 1. To attach or fasten something very securely to something else, with or as with rivets. A noun or pronoun can be used between "rivet" and "to." We'll need to rivet a new handle to the door as soon as possible. They riveted a makeshift ladder to the side of the house. 2. To focus one's attention or gaze on someone or something else. A noun or pronoun is used between "rivet" and "to." I riveted my gaze on the television as the final seconds of the game ticked away. I don't think I could handle celebrity. Having thousands of people rivet their attention on me every day sounds like a nightmare. As I stood atop the Empire State Building, my eyes were riveted to the tiny specks of people on the ground below. See also: rivet rivet on (someone or something) 1. To attach or fasten something very securely to something else, with or as with rivets. A noun or pronoun can be used between "rivet" and "on." We'll need to rivet on a new handle before we'll be able to use this door. They riveted a makeshift ladder on the side of the house. 2. To focus one's attention or gaze on someone or something else. A noun or pronoun is used between "rivet" and "on." I riveted my gaze on the television as the final seconds of the game ticked away. I don't think I could handle celebrity. Having thousands of people rivet their attention on me every day sounds like a nightmare. As I stood atop the Empire State Building, my eyes were riveted on the tiny specks of people on the ground below. See also: on, rivet rivet the eyes on To stare or gape at something. Often used as an imperative. Rivet the eyes on this—my first A in Chemistry! See also: eye, on, rivet Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: rivet (one's) attention (on someone or something) rivet attention grip (one's) attention get (one's) attention turn (one's) mind to (something) hold (one's) attention hold attention attention grab (one's) attention grab attention References in periodicals archive The rivet drill diameter (rivet hole diameter) was selected to be 3.2 mm when the rivet diameter was considered constant in the study and the effects of other riveting parameters were investigated. Thermal Fatigue Analyses of Riveted Structures A design of experiments statistical analysis (DOE) was performed to quantify the influence of each parameter individually on the final geometry of the self-pierce riveting joint. Influence of the Friction Coefficient in Self-Pierce Riveting Simulations: A Statistical Analysis A linear variable differential transformer (LVDT), load cell, and pressure transducers were used to measure the punch displacement in riveting direction, force, rivet setting, and preclamp pressures, respectively, as a function of time. SPR Characteristics Curve and Distribution of Residual Stress in Self-Piercing Riveted Joints of Steel Sheets The welding and riveting combination results in very secure rails. RPK Part III: maximum AK-47 firepower: in this installment, Matthews makes receivers and barrels for his RPKs Secondly the one-up nature of the manufacturing process necessitates rigid clamping of aircraft parts in a fixture which meant in turn that the riveting cycle had to have near zero aircraft part motion during the upset process. Integrated ball-screw based upset process for index head rivets used in wing panel assembly Before beginning that part of the project, and having received tons of free advice on how rivets should be installed, Ted called a riveting company in California to ask how big to drill the holes for the 1/4-inch rivets (the size of the rivets on the original water tank). What a wagon!: detail puts a shine on handcrafted avery water wagon Councillor Ken Dixon, Stockton Council''s Cabinet member for arts, leisure and culture, said: "We're proud to have such an expert and relevant TV presenter as Jem Stansfield at Riveting Stuff. Expect to see some riveting stuff by river When riveting was done by hand, large shipyards such as Cammell Laird's employed more than 100 riveting squads, each with five men. Hammer and tongs; Maritime TALES As an alternative to conventional riveting, liquid riveting "shrink-locks" small components, creating a strong mechanical bond. Liquid riveting Absolutely riveting. Christopher Paolini's Eragon (0375826688, $18.95) provides an in-depth adventure story recommended for advanced young adult fans of fantasy. Dell/Delacorte/Knopf/Random House Gesipa USA currently offers the GAV7000 an automatic riveting system, designed to feed and set break-mandrel blind rivets. Blind riveting system Other suppliers, including Rhodia in France and Dow Automotive in the U.S., have developed methods involving secondary steps like heat staking, riveting, and adhesive bonding. 'Collar joining' method makes plastic-metal hybrids. (Assembly) For not only can the fascination or repetition compulsion that one often senses on Johns's part be riveting in itself, it shades into a philosophical exploration of the nature of imagemaking. DAVID SALLE Gemcor of West Seneca, N.Y., builds riveting machines for assembling a hangarful of different aircraft, including the Space Shuttle. PLANET OF THE ECCENTRICS Riveting System Takes Aim At Speed And Productivity Fasteners
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