penetrating

• 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。

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.

   敏锐的

   • 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.

   同义词acuteastutecleverdiscerningincisivekeenperceptivepiercingsagacioussharp

   反义词dullobtuseshallowsuperficial

2. Piercing or enteringB2formal

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

   穿透的

   • 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.

   同义词acuteincisivekeenpenetrativepiercingsharp

   反义词superficial

• 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。

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.

   穿透

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

   同义词borebreachdrillenterimpalepass throughperforatepiercepuncturestab

2. Understand or see throughC1formal

   To succeed in understanding or discovering something hidden or obscure.

   看穿

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

   同义词comprehenddecipherdiscernfathomgraspperceivesee throughunravel

   反义词confusemissmisunderstandoverlook

3. Enter a market or groupB2formalbusiness

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

   打入

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

   同义词accessbreak intocrackenterget intoinfiltrate

   反义词exitleaveretreatwithdraw