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。