offensive
[ə'fent.sɪv] adjective
UPSETTING 冒犯
IMPROVER
■causing offence 冒犯的；令人不快的，讨厌的•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。 Opposite inoffensive unpleasant 讨厌的；令人不愉快的•offensive smells难闻的味道
[ə'fent.sɪv] adjective
ATTACKING 进攻
■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 sort are classed as offensive weapons.任何刀具都属于攻击性武器。
[ə'fent.sɪv] noun countable
■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。 take the offensive
■to attack first 率先攻击；先发制人 |