transfix

• 指用尖锐物刺穿；也指因敬畏、震惊或惊叹而使人呆住不动。

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.

1. Render motionlessC1formal

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

   使呆立不动

   • 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.

   同义词captivatefascinateimmobilizeparalyzepetrifyspellbindstun

   反义词animatemovestir

2. Pierce or impaleC2formal

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

   刺穿

   • 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.

   同义词impalelancepenetratepierceprickskewerspearspikestabstick