penetrate
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/ˈpenətreɪt/
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/ˈpenətreɪt/
to go into or through something
The cold air can penetrate through thick clothing.
冷たい空気は厚い服を通り抜けることができる。
to enter a group or market successfully
The company wants to penetrate the Asian market with its new products.
その会社は新製品でアジア市場に参入したいと考えている。
to see or show a way through something
His eyes could barely penetrate the thick fog.
彼の目は濃い霧をほとんど見通せなかった。
to understand something difficult
It's hard to penetrate the meaning of ancient texts.
古代文書の意味を理解するのは難しい。
to be understood by someone
The truth finally began to penetrate his mind.
真実がついに彼の心に浸透し始めた。
to enter the body during sex