offensive
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/əˈfensɪv/
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/əˈfensɪv/
rude or disrespectful, making someone upset
His offensive comments hurt many people.
他無禮的言論傷害了很多人。
very unpleasant, especially to smell
The offensive odor made it hard to breathe.
難聞的氣味讓人難以呼吸。
related to attacking someone or something
Carrying an offensive weapon is illegal.
攜帶攻擊性武器是違法的。
related to the team trying to score points
The offensive team scored a touchdown.
進攻隊達陣得分。
a large military attack
The army began an offensive against the enemy.
軍隊開始對敵人發動進攻。
a strong effort to achieve something
The government started an offensive to reduce crime.
政府發起了一場減少犯罪的攻勢。