penetration
/ˌpenɪˈtreɪʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #6425 in the learning path
穿透；渗透
Definitions
n. The process of entering or passing through something.
穿透；渗透
n. The extent to which a product reaches a market.
市场渗透；普及程度
Example
These thick curtains reduce the penetration of sunlight.
这些厚窗帘减少了阳光的透入。
Greater internet penetration in rural areas can improve access to education and support the growth of small businesses.
提高农村地区的互联网普及率，有助于改善教育获取条件并支持小企业发展。
Collocations
- water penetration
- market penetration
- internet penetration
Word family
- penetrate (v.)
- penetrating (adj.)
- penetrable (adj.)
- impenetrable (adj.)
Usage tip
由penetrate派生；常用penetration of或into。
FAQ
- What does penetration mean?
- The process of entering or passing through something. The extent to which a product reaches a market.
- How is penetration pronounced?
- UK /ˌpenɪˈtreɪʃən/, US /ˌpenɪˈtreɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
