transfixed
/trænsˈfɪkst/ (bre, ipa) · [trænsfˈɪkst] /trænsˈfɪkst/ (ame, ipa) · [trænsfˈɪkst] /tran(t)s-ˈfiks How to pronounce transfix (audio)/ (ame, mw)
transfixed — 形容詞
- transfixedpositive
- more transfixedcomparative
- most transfixedsuperlative
1. so caught by something striking that you stay still and keep staring, often beca
看呆的
因驚訝、恐懼或入迷而呆住
so caught by something striking that you stay still and keep staring, often because it fills you with wonder, fear, or intense interest.
Mira stood transfixed as the firework wheel spun above the river.
Mira 站在原地看得呆住，望著河面上方旋轉的煙火輪。
be transfixed as + clause
The children sat transfixed while the magician pulled coins from Sofie's sleeve.
孩子們看著魔術師從 Sofie 袖口拉出硬幣時，全都看得呆住了。
common frame: sit transfixed while + action
Erik remained transfixed by the huge snake behind the glass.
Erik 盯著玻璃後那條巨蛇，整個人都看呆了。
For a moment, Christopher was transfixed by the crash and forgot to run.
Christopher 有那麼一瞬間被那聲巨響嚇得呆住，連逃跑都忘了。
- spellbound
very close in meaning, often with a magical or dramatic feel
- riveted
stresses complete attention, usually with less fear than 'transfixed'
- mesmerized
suggests being held by a strange, almost hypnotic attraction
- unmoved
shows no strong reaction at all
- distracted
attention is scattered rather than fixed on one thing
用法筆記
Usually follows verbs like 'stand', 'sit', or 'remain', often with 'by' or 'as' naming what holds the person's attention. Stronger than 'interested' because it suggests the person cannot pull their eyes away or react at once.
常見錯誤
transfixed — 動詞
- transfixedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- transfixeds3rd person singular
- transfixeding-ing form
- transfixededpast simple
1. to grip someone's attention so strongly that they become still and keep staring,
使呆住
使人因震驚或入迷而呆住
to grip someone's attention so strongly that they become still and keep staring, whether from amazement, fear, or deep fascination.
The sudden scream transfixed Samir at the top of the stairs.
突如其來的尖叫讓 Samir 在樓梯頂端當場呆住。
subject is often a sight, sound, or stare
A bright green parrot transfixed Esme and stopped her from crying.
那隻鮮綠色的鸚鵡讓 Esme 一下子看呆了，也不再哭了。
The warning light transfixed the driver long enough for the bus to stop.
那盞警示燈讓那名司機呆住了片刻，久到公車都停了下來。
The tiger's stare transfixed the hikers before the guide pulled them back.
老虎的目光讓那群健行客當場呆住，直到嚮導把他們拉回來。
文法句型
transfix + noun phrase
用法筆記
Object is usually a person or animal, while the subject is often a sight, sound, or stare that freezes attention. Common in literary or dramatic writing, especially when fear and fascination are mixed together.
常見錯誤
2. to drive a sharp object right through a person or thing, often leaving it pinned
刺穿
用尖物穿透並釘住某物
to drive a sharp object right through a person or thing, often leaving it pinned in place.
A metal hook transfixed the fish and tore the net beside it.
金屬鉤子刺穿了那條魚，也扯破了旁邊的網子。
violent physical sense with sharp object as subject
The arrow transfixed Cyrus's shield and stuck deep in the tree.
那支箭刺穿了 Cyrus 的盾牌，深深卡進樹幹裡。
A flying splinter transfixed Niran's glove during the workshop accident.
工坊出意外時，一根飛出的木刺刺穿了 Niran 的手套。
One sharp branch transfixed the tent wall in the night storm.
夜裡的暴風中，一根尖樹枝刺穿了帳篷側壁。
文法句型
transfix + noun phrase
用法筆記
Usually names a hook, branch, arrow, spear, or similar sharp thing as the subject, and often suggests that the object stays pinned after being pierced. This is the older, fully physical sense, unlike sense 1.