penetrating

• يصف شيئًا حادًّا أو نافذًا أو قادرًا على الاختراق؛ ويُستعمل مجازًا للعقل أو النظر بمعنى الثاقب العميق.

Describes something that is sharp, piercing, or able to penetrate; also used figuratively for a mind or observation that is very acute and insightful.

1. Sharp and insightfulC1formal

   Having or showing the ability to understand things quickly and clearly; perceptive.

   ثاقب

   • She asked a penetrating question that made everyone think.
   • His penetrating analysis of the situation revealed the core problem.
   • The detective had a penetrating gaze that seemed to see through lies.

   المرادفاتacuteastutecleverdiscerningincisivekeenperceptivepiercingsagacioussharp

   الأضدادdullobtuseshallowsuperficial

2. Piercing or enteringB2formal

   Tending to enter or pierce through something; having the power to go into or through.

   نافذ

   • The penetrating cold wind made us shiver.
   • The knife had a penetrating blade that cut through the tough material.
   • A penetrating smell of smoke filled the room.

   المرادفاتacuteincisivekeenpenetrativepiercingsharp

   الأضدادsuperficial

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الدخول أو النفاذ أو الوصول إلى داخل شيء ما، غالبًا بقوة أو بمشقة.

A verb used to indicate the act of entering, piercing, or gaining access into something, often with force or effort.

1. Enter or pass throughB2formal

   To go into or through something, especially with force or difficulty.

   يخترق

   • The bullet penetrated the metal plate.
   • The knife penetrated deep into the wood.
   • The sunlight penetrated the thick curtains.

   المرادفاتborebreachdrillenterimpalepass throughperforatepiercepuncturestab

2. Understand or see throughC1formal

   To succeed in understanding or discovering something hidden or obscure.

   إدراك الباطن

   • The detective managed to penetrate the criminal's lies.
   • She could penetrate the complex theory with ease.
   • His sharp mind could penetrate any disguise.

   المرادفاتcomprehenddecipherdiscernfathomgraspperceivesee throughunravel

   الأضدادconfusemissmisunderstandoverlook

3. Enter a market or groupB2formalbusiness

   To successfully enter a new market, organization, or area.

   اختراق السوق

   • The company is trying to penetrate the Asian market.
   • They penetrated the exclusive club through connections.
   • New technologies help businesses penetrate remote regions.

   المرادفاتaccessbreak intocrackenterget intoinfiltrate

   الأضدادexitleaveretreatwithdraw