piercing
noun
Definitions of piercing noun
- Countable(可數名詞)
A hole created in the body for the purpose of wearing jewelry.
為佩戴飾品在身體上穿出的洞；身體穿洞
He has several tattoos and a few body piercings.
他有幾個刺青和一些身體穿洞。
She got a piercing in her belly button / nose.
她在肚臍/鼻子上穿了一個洞。
She's considering getting a few more piercings in her ear.
她正在考慮在耳朵上再穿幾個洞。
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)
The act or process of making a hole in the body for jewelry.
（為佩戴首飾）在身上穿洞
Their services include body piercing, facials, massages, and manicures.
他們的服務包括身體穿洞、臉部護理、按摩和美甲。
He was curious about the process of body piercing.
他對身體穿洞的過程感到好奇。
The technique of piercing requires expertise and sanitary procedures.
穿洞技術需要專業知識和衛生程序。
adjective
Definitions of piercing adjective
Passing into or through something; penetrating.
穿透的；刺穿的
The military was equipped with new, piercing anti-tank grenades.
軍隊配備了新型、穿透力強的反坦克手榴彈。
The laser beam had a piercing capability through the metal.
激光束具有穿透金屬的能力。
The bullet has a very high piercing ability.
這顆子彈具有非常高的穿透能力。
Extremely cold, causing a sharp, chilling sensation.
非常寒冷的；感到極度寒冷的
We were shivering in the piercing cold wind.
我們在刺骨的寒風中顫抖。
It was a piercingly cold night.
那是一個刺骨寒冷的夜晚。
The wind was piercing, I had to put on gloves.
風刺骨，我不得不戴上手套。
High-pitched, loud, and often unpleasant in sound.
（聲音）高亢、響亮且不悅耳的
A piercing shriek.
一聲尖銳的尖叫。
The ambulance sirens were piercing the quiet night.
救護車的警笛聲劃破了寧靜的夜晚。
She let out a piercing, high-pitched laugh.
她發出一陣尖銳、高亢的笑聲。
Phrases of piercing adjective
- a piercing criticism, question, remark, etc.
A criticism, question, remark, etc., that is expressed forcefully and causes discomfort or unease due to its intensity or because it brings up sensitive or difficult issues.
刻薄的批評（問題、評論）
• She hadn't really meant to lie, but their piercing questions had forced her to.
她並不是真的想說謊，但他們尖銳的提問迫使她這麼做。
- piercing eyes, look, gaze, etc.
This phrase describes a person's intense and penetrating gaze, often when they are scrutinizing someone or something closely, potentially making others feel uneasy.
锐利的眼神（帶絲迫感）
• Sherlock Holmes cast a piercing look over him.
夏洛克·福爾摩斯投給他一個銳利的目光。