piercing

名詞

UK/ˈpɪə.sɪŋ/
US/ˈpɪr.sɪŋ/

定義 piercing 名詞

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    A hole created in the body for the purpose of wearing jewelry.

    为佩戴饰品在身体上穿出的洞;身体穿洞

    • He has several tattoos and a few body piercings.

      他有几个纹身和一些身体穿孔。

    • She got a piercing in her belly button / nose.

      她在肚脐/鼻子上穿了一个洞。

    • She's considering getting a few more piercings in her ear.

      她正在考虑在耳朵上再穿几个洞。

  2. Uncountable(不可数名词)

    The act or process of making a hole in the body for jewelry.

    (为佩戴首饰)在身上穿洞

    • Their services include body piercing, facials, massages, and manicures.

      他们的服务包括身体穿孔、面部护理、按摩和美甲。

    • He was curious about the process of body piercing.

      他对身体穿孔的过程感到好奇。

    • The technique of piercing requires expertise and sanitary procedures.

      穿孔技术需要专业知识和卫生程序。

形容詞

UK/ˈpɪə.sɪŋ/
US/ˈpɪr.sɪŋ/

定義 piercing 形容詞

  1. Passing into or through something; penetrating.

    穿透的;刺穿的

    • The military was equipped with new, piercing anti-tank grenades.

      军队配备了新型、穿透力强的反坦克手榴弹。

    • The laser beam had a piercing capability through the metal.

      激光束具有穿透金属的能力。

    • The bullet has a very high piercing ability.

      这颗子弹具有非常高的穿透能力。

  2. Extremely cold, causing a sharp, chilling sensation.

    非常寒冷的;感到极度寒冷的

    • We were shivering in the piercing cold wind.

      我们在刺骨的寒风中颤抖。

    • It was a piercingly cold night.

      那是一个刺骨寒冷的夜晚。

    • The wind was piercing, I had to put on gloves.

      风刺骨,我不得不戴上手套。

  3. High-pitched, loud, and often unpleasant in sound.

    (声音)高亢、响亮且不悦耳的

    • A piercing shriek.

      一声尖锐的尖叫。

    • The ambulance sirens were piercing the quiet night.

      救护车的警笛声划破了宁静的夜晚。

    • She let out a piercing, high-pitched laugh.

      她发出一阵尖锐、高亢的笑声。

片語 piercing 形容詞

  • 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.

    刻薄的批评(问题、评论)

    She hadn't really meant to lie, but their piercing questions had forced her to.

    她并不是真的想说谎,但他们尖锐的提问迫使她这么做。

  • 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(带紧迫感)

    Sherlock Holmes cast a piercing look over him.

    夏洛克·福尔摩斯投给他一个锐利的目光。