penetrating
/ˈpenɪtreɪtɪŋ/adjective
1- able to make a way through or into something有穿透力的, 有渗透力的; 能刺入的, 能戳入的:
the problem of penetrating damp.
渗透性毒气问题。
1.1
- (of a voice or sound) clearly heard through or above other sounds(话音, 声音)响亮的, 尖刺的, 尖锐的:
her scream was sudden and penetrating.
她的尖叫声突然而且尖得刺耳。
1.2
- (of a smell) strong; pungent(气味)强烈的, 刺鼻的:
the penetrating scents of pine and eucalyptus.
松树和桉树刺鼻的气味。
1.3
- (of a person's eyes or expression) reflecting an apparent ability to see into the mind of the person being looked at; piercingly intense(人的目光或表情)敏锐的, 锐利的:
attempting to avoid her penetrating gaze.
努力逃避她那凝视的锐利目光。
1.4
- having or showing clear insight深刻的, 透彻的, 有洞察力的:
the students asked some penetrating questions.
那些学生问了些深刻的问题。
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