1. 刺入；刺穿；刺破
    If a sharp object pierces something, or if you pierce something with a sharp object, the object goes into it and makes a hole in it.

    e.g. One bullet pierced the left side of his chest...
           一颗子弹射入他的左胸。
    e.g. Pierce the skin of the potato with a fork.
           用叉子扎破土豆皮。

2. 给…穿孔；给…打眼
    If you have your ears or some other part of your body pierced, you have a small hole made through them so that you can wear a piece of jewellery in them.

    e.g. I'm having my ears pierced on Saturday.
           我周六要去扎耳洞。
    e.g. ...her pierced ears with their tiny gold studs.
           她戴着小巧金耳钉的穿了耳洞的耳朵

3. （光线）穿透；（声音）响彻
    If a light or sound pierces something or pierces through it, it is suddenly seen or heard very clearly.

    e.g. A spotlight pierced the darkness...
           聚光灯穿透了黑暗。
    e.g. Then he spoke, in a voice that pierced the thick air...
           随后他开始讲话，洪亮的声音划破了窒闷的空气。

4. 使心如刀割
    If a thought, feeling, or sound pierces someone's heart, it makes them experience a feeling, especially sadness, very strongly.

    e.g. This sound, like all music, pierced my heart like a dagger.
           这种声音像所有的音乐一样，如短剑般直刺我心。

5. 穿过；突破
    If someone pierces something that acts as a barrier, they manage to get through it.

    e.g. German armoured divisions pierced the Russian lines.
           德国装甲师突破了俄国的防线。