English Dictionary

pierce

IPA（発音記号）

/pɪɹs/

動詞

他動詞 比喩的用法

(transitive) To puncture; to break through. / (transitive) To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry. / (transitive) to break or interrupt abruptly

日本語の意味

突き刺す、貫通する / （宝飾品のために皮膚に）穴をあける / 急に中断する、遮る

Be careful with that tool; it can easily pierce the rubber seal.

あの道具は注意しないとゴム製のシールに簡単に穴を開けてしまう。

意味（1）

(transitive) To puncture; to break through.

The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash.

意味（2）

(transitive) To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry.

Can you believe he pierced his tongue?

意味（3）

(transitive) to break or interrupt abruptly

A scream pierced the silence.

意味（4）

(transitive, figuratively) To get to the heart or crux of (a matter).

to pierce a mystery

意味（5）

(transitive, figuratively) To penetrate; to affect deeply.

pierced with grief

pierces （ present singular third-person ）

piercing （ participle present ）

pierced （ participle past ）

pierced （ past ）