소리가 매우 높고 커서 귀에 자극적인
of a sound that is extremely high-pitched, loud, or shrill in a way that is unpleasant
예문:
"A piercing siren woke everyone in the neighborhood."
"The child let out a piercing scream of excitement."
바람이나 추위가 살을 파고드는 듯이 매우 매서운
of wind or cold that is biting and seems to cut through one's clothing
예문:
"The piercing cold made our eyes water instantly."
"We struggled to walk against the piercing winter wind."
상대의 마음을 꿰뚫어 보는 듯이 눈매가 날카로운
of eyes or a look that is intense and seems to see through a person's thoughts
예문:
"The old man watched us with piercing, intelligent eyes."
"I felt uncomfortable under the manager's piercing gaze."
사물의 본질을 정확하게 파악하는 힘이 있는
showing sharp intelligence or profound insight into a situation
예문:
"The critic's piercing review highlighted the film's underlying themes."
"She is known for her piercing questions during press conferences."
장신구를 착용하기 위해 몸에 뚫은 구멍이나 그 장신구
a hole made in a part of the body for jewelry, or the jewelry worn in such a hole
예문:
"He decided to get a small nose piercing over the summer."
"The store sells a wide variety of silver and gold piercings."