pierce
gb/pˈɪɹs/ us/pˈɪɹs/
B1
Angličtina
~ 9000
kilyukaszt, megszúr, átszúr, kilyukasztat, piercinget csináltat, belehasít, áthatol, áttör, szíven üt, belé hasít, megrendít, átlát, megfejt
SLOVESO
B2
1
Vzorec užití:
to pierce [something] with [something sharp]
The nurse quickly pierced his arm with a needle.
Az ápolónő gyorsan beleszúrta a tűt a karjába.
A stray nail pierced the tire and left us stranded.
Egy kósza szög kilyukasztotta a gumiabroncsot, és az út szélén ragadtunk.
The arrow pierced the metal target with a loud clang.
She pierced the plastic lid with a fork to let the steam out.
Shards of glass pierced the seat when the window shattered.
Učební příklady
The doctor pierced my skin with a small needle.
Az orvos egy kis tűvel megszúrta a bőrömet.
A sharp stone pierced the bottom of the boat.
Egy éles kő kilyukasztotta a csónak alját.
Be careful not to pierce the bag when you open it.
The knife pierced the soft tomato easily.
The pin pierced my finger and it hurt.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "pierce" with "stab". "Stab" is usually used for attacking a person or animal with a knife, while "pierce" is more general and can be used for many objects (balloons, skin, metal, etc.).
Význam
push through and make a hole
Kolokace
pierce the skin
|pierce the surface
|pierce the balloon
|pierce his heart
|pierce the armor
Synonyma
puncture (Focuses on making a small hole, often by accident or in something like a tire.)
|
stab (Stronger and more violent, usually used for attacking a person or animal with a knife.)
Antonyma
seal (Means to close something so that no hole or gap remains.)
Témata
objects
|body
|violence
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To push something sharp through something so it has a hole.
To force a sharp object or pointed part through something, making a hole in it.
SLOVESO
B1
2
Vzorec užití:
to pierce [a body part] for [jewelry]
She decided to pierce her ears for her sixteenth birthday.
Úgy döntött, hogy a tizenhatodik születésnapjára kilyukasztatja a fülét.
The salon refused to pierce the baby's ears without a parent present.
A szalon nem volt hajlandó kilyukasztani a baba fülét szülő jelenléte nélkül.
He had his eyebrow pierced when he was in college.
Some workplaces do not allow employees to pierce their lips or tongues.
If you pierce your nose, you need to keep the area clean to avoid infection.
Učební příklady
I want to pierce my ears next week.
Jövő héten szeretném kilyukasztatni a fülemet.
My sister had her nose pierced last year.
A nővérem tavaly piercinget rakatott az orrába.
The woman at the shop will pierce your ears.
He is afraid to pierce his ear because of the pain.
Many young people pierce different parts of their body.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say "cut my ears" or "make a hole in my ears" instead of "pierce my ears" or "have my ears pierced". Use "pierce" or the phrase "get/have my ears pierced" for this meaning.
Význam
make body hole for jewelry
Kolokace
pierce your ears
|pierce her nose
|pierce his eyebrow
|get your ears pierced
|have your ears pierced
Synonyma
puncture (Technical and not usually used for decorative body piercing; sounds medical or accidental.)
Antonyma
heal (Describes the hole closing naturally over time, the opposite of creating it.)
Témata
body
|fashion
|health
|daily_life
Definice
To make a small hole in your ear, nose, or another body part so you can wear jewelry there.
To make a small hole in a part of the body, especially an ear or nose, so that jewelry can be worn there.
SLOVESO
C1
3
Vzorec užití:
to pierce [the silence / the darkness / the air]
A sudden scream pierced the silence of the night.
Hirtelen sikoly hasított az éjszaka csendjébe.
A single ray of sunlight pierced the clouds above the valley.
Egyetlen napsugár tört át a völgy fölötti felhőkön.
Her high, sharp voice pierced the noisy room.
Headlights pierced the darkness as the car approached.
The siren pierced the morning fog and woke the whole neighborhood.
Učební příklady
A loud cry pierced the quiet room.
Egy hangos kiáltás hasított a csendes szoba csendjébe.
Bright light pierced the dark sky.
Vakító fény hasított a sötét égboltba.
The baby’s high voice pierced my ears.
The car lights pierced the night on the empty road.
The alarm pierced the early morning silence.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes try to say "break the silence with sound" instead of the more natural fixed phrase "pierce the silence" when they want a strong, sharp effect.
Význam
light or sound cutting through
Kolokace
pierce the silence
|pierce the darkness
|pierce the clouds
|pierce the fog
|a scream pierced the air
Synonyma
penetrate (More formal and general; does not always suggest such a sharp or sudden effect.)
|
cut through (Informal phrasal verb that focuses on getting through resistance, not always as vivid.)
Antonyma
be muffled (Describes a sound that is blocked or made soft instead of strongly heard.)
Témata
nature
|senses
|weather
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definice
When light, sound, or another strong force goes through something and is very easy to notice.
Of light, sound, or another strong force: to go through something and be sharply or powerfully noticed.
SLOVESO
C1
LITERARY
4
Vzorec užití:
to pierce [someone] with [emotion / words]
Her disappointed look pierced him with shame.
Csalódott tekintetétől szégyen hasított belé.
The news of his friend's death pierced his heart.
Barátja halálhíre szíven ütötte.
A sudden fear pierced her as she realized she was alone.
His careless words pierced her more deeply than he knew.
Memories of the accident still pierced him from time to time.
Učební příklady
The sad story pierced his heart.
A szomorú történet szíven ütötte.
Her words pierced him and he felt very bad.
A szavai szíven ütötték, és nagyon rosszul érezte magát.
A strong fear pierced her when she heard the sound.
The memory of that day still pierces me.
His cold reply pierced her like a knife.
Častá chyba:
Learners often use only "hurt" or "make sad" in emotional contexts. "Pierce" is used when you want to show that the feeling is very strong and sudden, often in stories or literary writing.
Význam
cause sudden sharp emotion
Kolokace
pierce his heart
|pierce her soul
|pierce him with guilt
|pierced by sadness
|words that pierce deeply
Synonyma
hurt (More common and general; does not suggest the same sudden, sharp feeling.)
|
wound (Often used metaphorically for emotional pain; slightly formal but less vivid than "pierce".)
Antonyma
comfort (Means to make someone feel better instead of causing emotional pain.)
Témata
emotions
|literature
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To make someone suddenly feel a very strong emotion, like pain, sadness, or guilt.
To affect someone with a sudden, very strong feeling, especially pain, sadness, or guilt, as if they were physically stabbed.
SLOVESO
C2
LITERARY
5
Vzorec užití:
to pierce [the veil / the mystery / the illusion]
Only a few scientists were able to pierce the mystery of how the disease spread.
Csak néhány tudósnak sikerült megfejtenie a rejtélyt, hogyan terjedt a betegség.
Her calm expression did not pierce the veil of his carefully controlled anger.
Nyugodt arckifejezése sem tudott áthatolni a férfi gondosan féken tartott haragának fátylán.
Good journalism helps pierce the fog of propaganda and confusion.
He tried to pierce the illusion of safety that the company had created.
No one could pierce the secrecy surrounding the negotiations.
Učební příklady
It was hard to pierce the mystery of the old case.
Nehéz volt megfejteni a régi ügy rejtélyét.
The teacher helped us pierce the problem and find the real reason.
A tanár segített átlátni a problémát, és megtalálni a valódi okot.
Good questions can pierce the lies of a dishonest person.
Her kind smile did not pierce his deep sadness.
The book tries to pierce the illusion that money brings real happiness.
Častá chyba:
Learners usually say "understand the truth" or "see through the lies". "Pierce" in this sense is more literary and is often used with fixed nouns like "the veil", "the mystery", or "the illusion".
Význam
see or understand through cover
Kolokace
pierce the veil
|pierce the mystery
|pierce the illusion
|pierce the lies
|pierce the smoke screen
Synonyma
see through (More common and informal; does not sound as literary or dramatic as "pierce".)
|
penetrate (More formal and abstract; focuses on understanding complex ideas or barriers.)
Antonyma
obscure (Means to make something less clear or to hide it, the opposite of revealing it.)
Témata
thinking
|literature
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To understand or see the truth behind something that is trying to hide it.
To see, understand, or move through something that hides, covers, or blocks the truth, especially something abstract like secrecy, lies, or confusion.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
pierce
IPA
GB/pˈɪɹs/
US/pˈɪɹs/
Slabiky a přízvuk
pierce (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (pierce)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: pierce
- 3rd Person Singular: pierces
- Present Participle: piercing
- Past: pierced
Příbuzná slova
Forms
pierces
verb
piercing
verb
pierced
verb
Related words
piercer
noun
Advanced or less common
piercingly
adverb
Výrazy
get your ears pierced
1/ɡˈɛt jˈʊɹ ˈɪɹz pˈɪɹst/
fixed phrase
have holes made for earrings
To go to someone, usually in a shop or salon, so they make small holes in your ears for earrings.
Příklady
- I'm going to get my ears pierced this weekend.
- She got her ears pierced when she was twelve.
- You need your parents' permission to get your ears pierced here.
pierce someone's heart
1/pˈɪɹs sˈʌmwˌʌnz hˈɑɹt/
idiom
literary
cause deep sudden emotional pain
To make someone suddenly feel very strong emotional pain, like sadness, loss, or guilt.
Příklady
- The news of her father's illness pierced her heart.
- His harsh words pierced my heart.
- The song's simple melody and lyrics pierced his heart.
pierce the darkness
1/pˈɪɹs ðə dˈɑɹknəs/
fixed phrase
literary
strong light cutting through dark
For a strong light to shine into a dark place so that it can easily be seen through the darkness.
Příklady
- A single flashlight pierced the darkness of the cave.
- The lighthouse beam pierced the darkness over the sea.
- Headlights pierced the darkness as the car came around the bend.
pierce the silence
1/pˈɪɹs ðə sˈaɪləns/
fixed phrase
literary
suddenly break quiet with sound
To make a loud or sharp sound in a very quiet place so that the quiet feeling is suddenly broken.
Příklady
- A distant scream pierced the silence.
- The phone rang and pierced the silence of the empty office.
- A car alarm pierced the silence of the night.
pierce the veil
1/pˈɪɹs ðə vˈeɪl/
idiom
literary
see beyond a hidden barrier
To get past something that hides the truth or another level of reality, and finally see or understand what is really there.
Příklady
- The novel tries to pierce the veil between life and death.
- Investigative reporters worked hard to pierce the veil of secrecy around the deal.
- Meditation, he said, helped him pierce the veil of everyday worries.