piercingKK [ˈpɪrsɪŋ] ｜ /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
GEPT 中高級
C2adjective
causing a sharp sensation, as if being stabbed
The piercing sound of a fire alarm woke me up in the middle of the night.
刺骨的；刺耳的
C2adjective
having a sharp or high-pitched sound
The sound of the fire alarm was so piercing that it made everyone cover their ears.
尖銳的；響亮刺耳的
C2adjective
able to quickly understand or make fine distinctions
With her piercing intellect, she was able to identify subtle nuances in the artwork that others missed.