penetrating

penetrating
adjective
  1. able to make a way through or into something
    有穿透力的,有渗透力的;能刺入的,能戳入的
    the problem of penetrating damp.
    渗透性毒气问题。
    ■(of a voice or sound) clearly heard through or above other sounds
    (话音,声音)响亮的,尖刺的,尖锐的
    her scream was sudden and penetrating.
    她的尖叫声急速而且尖锐。
    ■(of a smell) strong; pungent
    (气味)强烈的,刺鼻的
    the penetrating scents of pine and eucalyptus.
    松树和桉树刺鼻的气味。
    ■(of a person's eyes or expression) reflecting an apparent ability to see into the mind of the person being looked at; piercingly intense
    (人的目光或表情)敏锐的,锐利的
    attempting to avoid her penetrating gaze.
    努力逃避她那凝视的锐利目光。
    ■having or showing clear insight
    深刻的,透彻的,有洞察力的
    the students asked some penetrating questions.
    那些学生问了些深刻的问题。
派生
penetratingly
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