penetration
US /ˌpen.əˈtreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌpen.ɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/
名词
1.
穿透, 渗透
the act or process of entering or forcing a way into something, especially against resistance
示例:
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The army's rapid penetration of enemy lines surprised everyone.
军队对敌方防线的快速突破让所有人感到惊讶。
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The company achieved significant market penetration in Asia.
该公司在亚洲市场取得了显著的渗透。
2.
性交, 插入
the action of entering or passing through something, especially a body part, for sexual activity
示例:
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Consent is crucial for any sexual act involving penetration.
任何涉及性交的性行为都必须征得同意。
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The discussion included various forms of sexual penetration.
讨论包括了各种形式的性交。