Definition
to be completely engrossed in something, unable to look away due to its captivating or frightening nature.
（因感到有趣或害怕而）目不轉睛地注視；（因恐懼而）動彈不得，呆若木雞
The lecture was so captivating; I was completely riveted by it.
演講太引人入勝了；我完全被它吸引住了。
The audience's eyes were riveted on the performance unfolding on stage.
觀眾的目光都緊盯著舞台上展開的表演。
We were riveted to the spot when he began recounting the chilling story.
當他開始講述這個令人毛骨悚然的故事時，我們都呆若木雞。