pierce
gb/pˈɪɹs/ us/pˈɪɹs/
B1
Inglês
~ 9000
kilyukaszt, megszúr, átszúr, kilyukasztat, piercinget csináltat, belehasít, áthatol, áttör, szíven üt, belé hasít, megrendít, átlát, megfejt
VERBO
B2
1
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
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.).
Significado
push through and make a hole
Colocações
pierce the skin
|pierce the surface
|pierce the balloon
|pierce his heart
|pierce the armor
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
seal (Means to close something so that no hole or gap remains.)
Temas
objects
|body
|violence
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definição
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.
VERBO
B1
2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
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.
Significado
make body hole for jewelry
Colocações
pierce your ears
|pierce her nose
|pierce his eyebrow
|get your ears pierced
|have your ears pierced
Sinónimos
puncture (Technical and not usually used for decorative body piercing; sounds medical or accidental.)
Antónimos
heal (Describes the hole closing naturally over time, the opposite of creating it.)
Temas
body
|fashion
|health
|daily_life
Definição
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.
VERBO
C1
3
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
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.
Significado
light or sound cutting through
Colocações
pierce the silence
|pierce the darkness
|pierce the clouds
|pierce the fog
|a scream pierced the air
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
be muffled (Describes a sound that is blocked or made soft instead of strongly heard.)
Temas
nature
|senses
|weather
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definição
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.
VERBO
C1
LITERARY
4
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
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.
Significado
cause sudden sharp emotion
Colocações
pierce his heart
|pierce her soul
|pierce him with guilt
|pierced by sadness
|words that pierce deeply
Sinónimos
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".)
Antónimos
comfort (Means to make someone feel better instead of causing emotional pain.)
Temas
emotions
|literature
|core_vocabulary
Definição
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.
VERBO
C2
LITERARY
5
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
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".
Significado
see or understand through cover
Colocações
pierce the veil
|pierce the mystery
|pierce the illusion
|pierce the lies
|pierce the smoke screen
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
obscure (Means to make something less clear or to hide it, the opposite of revealing it.)
Temas
thinking
|literature
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definição
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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
pierce
IPA
GB/pˈɪɹs/
US/pˈɪɹs/
Sílabas e acento
pierce (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (pierce)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: pierce
- 3rd Person Singular: pierces
- Present Participle: piercing
- Past: pierced
Família de palavras
Forms
pierces
verb
piercing
verb
pierced
verb
Related words
piercer
noun
Advanced or less common
piercingly
adverb
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.