针毯 meaning in Chinese

pin and needle

Mick sat on tenterhooks , leaning forward in his chair , glaring at her almost hysterically : and whether he was more anxious out of vanity for her to say yes ! or whether he was more panic - stricken for fear she should say yes ! - who can tell
蔑克如坐针毯似的，在椅子里身子向前倾图，用一种歇斯底里病者似的神气向她注视着，他究竟是由于虚荣心而期望着她说“是”呢，不是惊悸着她真的说了出来？