transfix

C1

vt. 刺穿, 使呆住, 使固定 [医] 贯穿, 刺通

发音

US

词形变化

transfixes 复数 transfixes transfixed transfixes 三单 transfixeth transfixing transfixing 现在分词 transfixed 过去式 transfixed 过去分词

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A discontinuous affix, typical of Afro-Asiatic languages, which occurs at more than one position in a word, i.e. a combination of prefixes, infixes and/or suffixes.

    插缀

    语言学

    The Arabic word مكتوب (maktūb, “written”) is built from the root [script needed] (k–t–b, “writing”) and the transfix [script needed] (ma––ū–, “passive participle”).

v. C1
  1. 1.

    To render motionless, by arousing terror, amazement or awe.

    及物
  2. 2.

    To pierce with a sharp pointed weapon.

    及物
  3. 3.

    To fix or impale.

    及物

词汇关系

动词

同义词 6

grip spike fascinate impale empale spellbind

上位词 3

interest pierce thrust

下位词 2

pin spear

词源

From trans- + -fix.

来源：wiktionary