及物动词

1. (以尖物)刺穿,刺入
To impale something on a pointed object means to cause the point to go into it or through it.

1. pierce with a sharp stake or point

e.g. impale a shrimp on a skewer

Synonym: transfixempalespike

2. kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole

e.g. the enemies were impaled and left to die

Synonym: stake