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(fml 文)
1 [esp passive 尤用於被动语态
Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sth/sb (with/on sth) stick sth pointed completely through sth/sb 用某物刺穿某物[某人]
a fish transfixed with a harpoon 用鱼叉叉穿的鱼.
2 [usu passive 通常用於被动语态
Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sb (with sth) make sb unable to move, think or speak because of fear, astonishment, etc 使某人(因恐惧、 惊愕等)不能动弹、 思想或说话
He stood staring at the ghost, transfixed with terror. 他站在那里看著那个鬼, 吓得不能动弹.
🗣️ 情景例句
How can you do business with the americans? You'll need to improve your English first.
你怎么能与美国人做生意?你得先提高自己的英文水平。
Don't mention it.
不用谢。
a brighter promise for the hopeful traveller who has sworn to get away from it all.