プログレッシブ和英中辞典(第３版)の解説
つらぬく【貫く】
1 〔突き通す〕
- 弾丸は彼の右腕を貫いた
The bullet went through his right arm. - 小道が森を貫いて走っている
A path runs through the woods. - 鋭い口笛が闇やみを貫いた
A shrill whistle pierced [penetrated] the darkness.
2 see ((a project)) through to the end〔やりぬく〕
- 初志を貫く
carry out one's original intention - 彼は自分の主張を貫いた
He stuck to his opinion [((口)) guns].／He stood his ground.