offensive是什么意思

详细释义

• 0 causing offence -- 冒犯的

  • This programme contains language that some viewers might find offensive. 这个节目使用了某些观众可能觉得不快的语言。

  • He told some really offensive sexist jokes. 他讲了一些极令人不快的性别歧视的笑话。

  • offensive smells 难闻的味道

• 1 used for attacking -- 进攻（性）的，攻击的

  • Since the other side had taken offensive action (= attacked), we had no choice but to defend ourselves. 既然对方已经采取了攻势，我们除了自卫别无选择。

  • Knives of any kind are classed as offensive weapons. 任何刀具都属于攻击性武器。

• 2 a planned military attack -- （军事）进攻，攻势

  • They launched the land offensive in the middle of the night. 他们在午夜发动了地面进攻。

  • UN troops have gone on the offensive (= started to attack). 联合国军队已经开始进攻。