transfix

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone or something motionless with awe, shock, or fascination; or to pierce through with a sharp object.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, заставляющего кого-то или что-то замереть от благоговения, шока или восхищения; или пронзить насквозь острым предметом.esVerbo que significa dejar a alguien o algo inmóvil por asombro, shock o admiración; o atravesar de parte a parte con un objeto punzante.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de faire figer quelqu'un ou quelque chose sous l'effet de l'émerveillement, du choc ou de l'admiration ; ou de transpercer de part en part avec un objet pointu.deVerb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand oder etwas vor Ehrfurcht, Schock oder Bewunderung wie erstarrt ist; oder etwas mit einem spitzen Gegenstand vollständig durchdringt.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de fazer alguém ficar imóvel de admiração, choque ou espanto; ou atravessar de lado a lado com um objeto pontiagudo.zh指用尖锐物刺穿；也指因敬畏、震惊或惊叹而使人呆住不动。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إثبات شخص أو شيء في مكانه من شدة الدهشة أو الرهبة أو الصدمة، أو على اختراق شيء بنفاذ جسم حادّ عبره.

1. Render motionless C1 formal

   To cause someone to become completely still, often due to shock, awe, or fear.

   • The audience was transfixed by the magician's performance.
   • She stood transfixed, staring at the accident scene.
   • The sudden loud noise transfixed him in place.

   ruОцепенитьesDejar inmóvilfrfiger sur placedeErstarren lassenptParalisarzh使呆立不动arشَلَّ الحركة

   Synonyme: captivatefascinateimmobilizeparalyzepetrifyspellbindstun

   Antonyme: animatemovestir

2. Pierce or impale C2 formal

   To pierce through with a sharp object, such as a stake or spear.

   • The knight transfixed the dragon with his lance.
   • The hunter transfixed the boar with a sharp spear.
   • In ancient times, criminals were sometimes transfixed as punishment.

   ruПроткнутьesAtravesar o empalarfrtranspercerdeDurchbohrenptPerfurarzh刺穿arثقب

   Synonyme: impalelancepenetratepierceprickskewerspearspikestabstick

• transfixed past participle
• transfixed past simple
• transfixing present participle
• transfixes third person singular