penetration
US /ˌpen.əˈtreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌpen.ɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/
名詞
1.
穿透, 滲透
the act or process of entering or forcing a way into something, especially against resistance
範例:
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The army's rapid penetration of enemy lines surprised everyone.
軍隊對敵方防線的快速突破讓所有人感到驚訝。
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The company achieved significant market penetration in Asia.
該公司在亞洲市場取得了顯著的滲透。
2.
性交, 插入
the action of entering or passing through something, especially a body part, for sexual activity
範例:
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Consent is crucial for any sexual act involving penetration.
任何涉及性交的性行為都必須徵得同意。
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The discussion included various forms of sexual penetration.
討論包括了各種形式的性交。