offensive
/əˈfensɪv/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3928 in the learning path
冒犯的；令人反感的
Definitions
adj. Causing people to feel insulted, upset, or disgusted.
冒犯的；令人反感的
adj. Intended or used for attacking rather than defending.
进攻性的
n. An organized attack or campaign to achieve a goal.
攻势；集中行动
Example
He apologised when he realised his joke was offensive.
他意识到自己的玩笑冒犯了别人，便道了歉。
Schools should address offensive behaviour promptly while helping students understand why their words can hurt others.
学校应及时处理冒犯行为，同时帮助学生理解为什么自己的言语会伤害他人。
Collocations
- offensive language
- find something offensive
- offensive tactics
- launch an offensive
Word family
- offend (v.)
- offence (n.)
- offensively (adv.)
Synonyms
- insulting
- objectionable
Antonyms
- inoffensive
- defensive
Usage tip
表示觉得被冒犯用offended，不用offensive。
FAQ
- What does offensive mean?
- Causing people to feel insulted, upset, or disgusted. Intended or used for attacking rather than defending. An organized attack or campaign to achieve a goal.
- How is offensive pronounced?
- UK /əˈfensɪv/, US /əˈfensɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
