piercing
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/ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
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/ˈpɪəsɪŋ/
intensely perceptive or understanding
Her piercing stare made me feel like she knew all my secrets.
她锐利的目光让我感觉她知道我所有的秘密。
loud and sharp
I was awakened by a piercing alarm sound.
我被一个刺耳的警报声惊醒了。
strong and causing pain
The cold wind had a piercing effect, making us shiver.
寒冷的风有刺骨的效果,使我们颤抖。
strong, like it can go through your skin
We braced ourselves against the piercing cold.
我们做好了抵御刺骨寒冷的准备。
able to make a hole, like a sharp object
Be careful with those tools; they are very piercing.
小心那些工具,它们非常锋利。
the act of making a hole in the body for decoration
She decided to get a piercing on her birthday.
她决定在生日那天做个穿洞。
a hole made in the body for jewelry
Her new nose piercing really suits her.
她的新鼻环真的很适合她。