rivet
/ˈɹɪvət/
C1 · Advanced★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
用来固定两块金属或其他硬质材料的小金属件。
When to Use
⚙️Technical💼Workplace English
Advanced — complex ideas, academic/professional
Examples in Conversation
“你需要一把铆钉枪来牢固地固定金属板。”
“这座旧桥由成千上万个铆钉连接在一起。”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A cylindrical mechanical fastener that attaches multiple parts together by fitting through a hole and deforming the head(s) at either end.