piercing
UK/'piәsiŋ/US
GREB2
Definitions
adj.
Penetrating deeply; of sound, very loud and sharp; of cold, biting and intense.
尖锐的，刺耳的；刺骨的；目光锐利的
n.
A hole made in the body for wearing jewelry; the jewelry worn in such a hole.
（身体）穿孔；穿孔饰品
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpiercestem
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ingcontinuous / action of
=piercing
Common Collocations
- 1.piercing scream刺耳的尖叫
- 2.piercing gaze锐利的目光
- 3.piercing cold刺骨的寒冷
- 4.piercing eyes犀利的眼神
Example Sentences
- 1.
She let out a piercing scream when she saw the spider on the wall.
- 2.
The detective fixed the suspect with a piercing gaze that seemed to see everything.
- 3.
A piercing wind swept across the open field, chilling everyone to the bone.