penetrating

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

ruОписывает что-то острое, пронзительное или способное проникать; также используется в переносном смысле для ума или наблюдения, которые очень проницательны и глубоки.esDescribe algo agudo, punzante o capaz de penetrar; también se usa en sentido figurado para una mente o una observación muy perspicaz y profunda.frDécrit quelque chose de perçant, pénétrant ou capable de traverser ; aussi utilisé au sens figuré pour un esprit ou une observation très perspicaces et profonds.deBezeichnet etwas, das scharf, durchdringend oder fähig ist, in etwas einzudringen; auch übertragen für einen Verstand oder eine Beobachtung, die sehr scharfsinnig und tiefgründig sind.ptDescreve algo agudo, cortante ou capaz de entrar ou atravessar; também usado em sentido figurado para um olhar, mente ou observação muito perspicaz e profunda.zh形容某物尖锐、刺骨或能穿透；也用于比喻，指思维或观察力非常敏锐、深刻。arيصف شيئًا حادًّا أو نافذًا أو قادرًا على الاختراق؛ ويُستعمل مجازًا للعقل أو النظر بمعنى الثاقب العميق.

1. Sharp and insightful C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПроницательныйesPerspicaz, agudofrpénétrant (sens figuré)deScharfsinnigptPenetrantezh敏锐的arثاقب

   Синонимы: acuteastutecleverdiscerningincisivekeenperceptivepiercingsagacioussharp

   Антонимы: dullobtuseshallowsuperficial

2. Piercing or entering B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПроникающийespenetrantefrpénétrantdeEindringendptPenetrantezh穿透的arنافذ

   Синонимы: acuteincisivekeenpenetrativepiercingsharp

   Антонимы: superficial

• more penetrating comparative form
• most penetrating superlative form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия входа, проникновения или получения доступа внутрь чего-либо, часто с силой или усилием.esVerbo que indica la acción de entrar, atravesar o acceder al interior de algo, a menudo con fuerza o esfuerzo. También puede referirse a extenderse a través de un medio o llegar a comprenderse o influir profundamente.frVerbe désignant l'action d'entrer, de traverser ou d'accéder à l'intérieur de quelque chose, souvent avec force ou effort, ou de s'infiltrer au sein d'un domaine ou d'un groupe.deDeutsches Verb, das das Eindringen oder Hineingelangen in etwas bezeichnet, oft mit Kraft oder Anstrengung. Es kann auch bedeuten, etwas zu durchdringen oder Zugang ins Innere zu erlangen.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de entrar, atravessar ou conseguir acesso ao interior de algo, frequentemente com força ou esforço. Pode ser usado em sentido físico, como entrar em um lugar ou atravessar uma superfície, ou em sentido figurado, como obter acesso a um mercado, grupo ou informação.zh动词，表示进入、穿透或渗入某物体内部，常指用力或强行通过；也表示深入理解或渗透到某领域。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الدخول أو النفاذ أو الوصول إلى داخل شيء ما، غالبًا بقوة أو بمشقة.

1. Enter or pass through B2 formal

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

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

   ruПроникатьesPenetrarfrPénétrerdeEindringenptPenetrarzh穿透arيخترق

   Синонимы: borebreachdrillenterimpalepass throughperforatepiercepuncturestab

2. Understand or see through C1 formal

   To succeed in understanding or discovering something hidden or obscure.

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

   ruПроникнуть в сутьespenetrar (en el sentido de comprender algo oculto)frPénétrer (comprendre)deDurchschauenptDesvendarzh看穿arإدراك الباطن

   Синонимы: comprehenddecipherdiscernfathomgraspperceivesee throughunravel

   Антонимы: confusemissmisunderstandoverlook

3. Enter a market or group B2 formal business

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

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

   ruПроникнутьesPenetrar en un mercado o grupofrPénétrer un marché ou un groupedeIn einen Markt eindringenptPenetrar no mercadozh打入arاختراق السوق

   Синонимы: accessbreak intocrackenterget intoinfiltrate

   Антонимы: exitleaveretreatwithdraw

• penetrated past participle
• penetrated past simple
• penetrating present participle
• penetrates third person singular