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Piercing Pierce V Late Piəsiŋ A.(寒风)刺骨的;敏锐的 英 Adj

单词 piercing
音标 ['piəsiŋ]
解释 a.(寒风)刺骨的;敏锐的
红宝书 【英】 adj. 刺骨的(penetratingl y cold);敏锐的(perceptive)
【例】 Suddenly, there was a piercing scream from next room.
字源 piercing (adj.)
in reference to cold, sound, etc., early 15c., present participle adjective from pierce (v.). Figuratively, of pain, grief, etc., from late 14c. Related: Piercingly.
piercing (n.)
late 14c., verbal noun from pierce (v.).
不择手段背单词
趣味全助记 【记】pierce 刺透 + ing

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