penetrating UK ['pen.ɪ.treɪ.tɪŋ] US [-tˌɪŋ] adjective LOUD 响亮的 ■very loud (声音)响亮的,刺耳的,尖厉的•I heard a penetrating scream.我听到一声刺耳的尖叫。 •He has a very penetrating voice.他的嗓音很尖。 UK ['pen.ɪ.treɪ.tɪŋ] US [-tˌɪŋ] adjective UNDERSTANDING 理解 ■describes a way of looking at someone in which you seem to know what they are thinking 有洞察力的;目光锐利的 a penetrating mind ■a mind which understands things quickly and well 敏锐的头脑 |