adj.尖锐的；刺耳的；刺骨的；穿透的

动词pierce的现在分词形式.

A piercing mournful wail cut through the air, as if intent on tormenting the weak of heart. 一阵尖锐的、凄惨的叫声在空中盘旋了一阵，好像故意在绞痛这些人的脆弱的心。

All of a sudden a piercing scream broke the silence. 突然，刺耳的尖叫声打破了寂静。

The piercing wind fanged his ears. 刺骨的寒风吹得他耳朵疼痛。

The fighters walked on against the piercing wind. 战士们冒着刺骨的寒风前进。

Even their heavy fur-lined coats could net keep out the piercing cold. 甚至他们的厚毛皮里大衣也挡不住刺骨的寒冷。

I have a piercing pain when I eat something sour. 当我吃酸东西时就会刺痛。