penetrate
US /ˈpen.ə.treɪt/
UK /ˈpen.ɪ.treɪt/
动词
1.
穿透, 渗透, 进入
to go into or through something, especially with force or difficulty
示例:
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The bullet penetrated the wall.
子弹穿透了墙壁。
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The roots of the tree can penetrate deep into the soil.
树根可以深入土壤。
2.
渗透, 打入
to succeed in becoming part of an organization or system, especially in a way that is not welcome
示例:
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The spy managed to penetrate the enemy's defenses.
间谍成功渗透了敌人的防线。
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It's difficult for new companies to penetrate the established market.
新公司很难打入现有市场。
3.
揭开, 理解, 洞察
to understand or discover something that is difficult to understand or find out
示例:
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It took a long time to penetrate the mystery of the ancient ruins.
花了很长时间才揭开古老废墟的神秘面纱。
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His words failed to penetrate her stubborn mind.
他的话未能打动她顽固的心。