penetrate

/ˈpɛnəˌtreɪt/

pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

中文释义：穿透；渗入；洞察

The sunlight penetrated the dense forest canopy, illuminating the ground below.

阳光穿透了茂密的森林树冠，照亮了下面的地面。

Scientists are trying to penetrate the mysteries of the deep ocean.

科学家们正试图洞察深海的奥秘。