punctured

• 指某物被刺破或穿了一个孔，通常导致漏气、漏液或功能丧失。也可形容被削弱、受到打击的状态。

Describes something that has been pierced or has a hole in it, often causing a loss of pressure or function.

1. Having a hole cut throughB1formal

   Describes an object that has been pierced or has a small hole made in it, often causing a loss of pressure or function.

   被刺穿的

   • The punctured tire went flat on the highway.
   • He threw away the punctured inflatable mattress.
   • A punctured lung is a serious medical emergency.

   同义词perforatedpierced

   反义词intactsealedunpierced

• 动词，指在某物上刺出小孔，或使轮胎、气球等漏气、瘪掉。

A verb used to indicate the act of making a small hole in something, or to cause a sudden loss of pressure or deflation.

1. Pierce with a pointed objectB1formal

   To make a small hole in something using a sharp object.

   刺穿

   • The nail punctured the tire, causing it to deflate.
   • She accidentally punctured the balloon with her ring.
   • The needle punctured the skin easily.

   同义词boredrilllancepenetrateperforatepierceprickstab

2. Create an opening by piercingB2formal

   To form a hole or opening by piercing a surface.

   刺穿

   • The surgeon punctured the abscess to drain the fluid.
   • He punctured a small hole in the lid to let steam escape.
   • The tool punctured the metal sheet with ease.

   同义词lancepenetrateperforatepierceprickstab

3. Reduce or diminishC1formal

   To lessen the importance, size, or effect of something.

   削弱

   • The criticism punctured his confidence.
   • The scandal punctured the company's reputation.
   • Her speech punctured the myth of invincibility.

   同义词deflatediminishlessenreduceundercutundermineweaken

   反义词amplifyaugmentboostenhanceincreasestrengthen

4. Cause loss of air or collapseB1formal

   To cause something to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing it.

   刺破

   • A sharp stone punctured the inflatable raft.
   • The nail punctured the tire, leaving it flat.
   • The football was punctured by a thorn.

   同义词burstdeflatepoprupture

5. Become pierced or puncturedB2formal

   To suffer a puncture or be pierced, often unintentionally.

   被刺破

   • The tire punctured when it ran over a nail.
   • The balloon punctured as it brushed against the thorn bush.
   • The skin punctured easily under the sharp edge.

   同义词burstdeflatepoprupture

   反义词closehealseal