offence
/əˈfens/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3578 in the learning path
违法行为；犯规
Definitions
n. An act that breaks a law or rule.
违法行为；犯规
n. Hurt or anger caused by something rude or disrespectful.
冒犯；被冒犯的感受
Example
Parking here is an offence, so let's move the car.
在这里停车是违法的，我们把车挪走吧。
Community service may be more effective than imprisonment for people who commit a minor offence.
对于轻微违法者，社区服务可能比监禁更有效。
Collocations
- commit an offence
- a criminal offence
- take offence
- cause offence
Word family
- offend (v.)
- offender (n.)
- offensive (adj.)
Synonyms
- violation
- transgression
Usage tip
英式拼写offence，美式offense；take offence表示生气。
FAQ
- What does offence mean?
- An act that breaks a law or rule. Hurt or anger caused by something rude or disrespectful.
- How is offence pronounced?
- UK /əˈfens/, US /əˈfens/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
