pierce|pierced|pierces

阳光刺破云层，照亮了海面。

The sun’s rays ___pierce the clouds, illuminating the ocean.

她的真诚话语深深触动了我的心。

Her sincere words ___pierced my heart deeply.

耳钉穿过耳垂时会有点疼。

The earring ___pierces the earlobe with some pain.