pierce
/pɪəs/ · /pɪrs/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #5117 in the learning path
刺穿；扎破
Definitions
v. to make a hole through something with a sharp object
刺穿；扎破
v. to pass sharply through darkness, silence, or another barrier
穿透；划破
Example
Use a fork to pierce the potato before baking.
烘烤前，用叉子在土豆上扎几个孔。
Powerful artificial lights pierce the darkness around coastal developments, potentially disturbing the behaviour of nesting birds.
沿海开发区周围的强烈人造光穿透黑暗，可能干扰筑巢鸟类的行为。
Collocations
- pierce a hole
- have your ears pierced
- pierce the darkness
Word family
- piercing (n.)
- piercing (adj.)
Synonyms
- puncture
- penetrate
Usage tip
打耳洞常说have/get your ears pierced。
FAQ
- What does pierce mean?
- to make a hole through something with a sharp object to pass sharply through darkness, silence, or another barrier
- How is pierce pronounced?
- UK /pɪəs/, US /pɪrs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
