물체를 뚫고 들어가거나 통과하다.
To go into or through something, especially with force or effort.
예문:
"The arrow penetrated the wooden shield."
"The drill must penetrate the concrete floor."
액체나 기체 등이 물체 내부로 스며들다.
To spread through or soak into something.
예문:
"Oil penetrated the porous stone surface."
"The cold wind penetrated his thin jacket."
조직이나 장소에 몰래 또는 어렵게 들어가다.
To gain access to an organization or place, often secretly or with difficulty.
예문:
"The commandos penetrated the enemy's defense line."
"Spies penetrated the government's inner circle."
복잡하거나 신비로운 것을 이해하거나 간파하다.
To succeed in understanding or gaining insight into something complex.
예문:
"He tried to penetrate the author's complex metaphors."
"It is hard to penetrate the mystery of her past."
특정 시장에 제품을 판매하며 진출하기 시작하다.
To begin selling products or services in a particular market.
예문:
"The brand is trying to penetrate the Asian market."
"Few companies can penetrate this niche industry."
성기나 의료 기구를 몸 안에 삽입하다.
To insert the penis or a medical instrument into a body cavity.
예문:
"The procedure involves a tube that penetrates the airway."
"The biological study explains how the male penetrates the female."
말이나 상황이 깊이 이해되거나 깨달아지다.
To be fully understood or realized by someone.
예문:
"The truth finally penetrated his consciousness."
"Her warnings didn't penetrate until much later."