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| /ˈpɪəsɪŋ/ |
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| 1 | very loud , high , and unpleasant 尖厉的；刺耳的 | a piercing scream/whistle 刺耳的尖叫/哨声 | |
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| 2 | mainly literary piercing eyes or looks seem to show that someone sees and understands more than other people （眼睛或目光）敏锐的，锐利的，有洞察力的 | She met his piercing gaze, and smiled. 她碰到他敏锐的目光，露出了微笑。 | | piercing blue eyes 敏锐的蓝眼睛 | |
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| 3 | piercing wind or cold air is so cold that it hurts you （风、空气）冰冷刺骨的 |
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| 4 | piercing feelings are very strong and usually unpleasant （感情）强烈的，揪心的 | She felt a piercing guilt. 她感到揪心的负疚感。 | |
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| 5 | piercing light is very strong and bright （光线）刺眼的 | the piercing beam of the headlights 前灯刺眼的光束 | |
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| piercingly adv |
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