offence

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to an illegal act or crime, a feeling of resentment or hurt caused by a perceived insult, or the act of attacking or challenging someone or something.

• 🇨🇳名词，有多种含义：可指违法行为或罪行；也可指因受到冒犯而产生的被触怒或受侮辱的感觉；还可指攻击或挑衅的行为。

1. Attack against an enemy B2 formal

   The action of attacking an opponent or enemy in a conflict.

   • The general ordered a swift offence against the enemy's flank.
   • The army's offence was well-coordinated and effective.
   • They launched a surprise offence at dawn.

   🇨🇳进攻

   同义词: aggressionassaultattackoffensiveonslaughtstrike

   反义词: defense

2. Scoring team in sports B1 formal american sport

   The team that has possession of the ball or puck and is attempting to score points.

   • The team's offence struggled to break through the defense.
   • The quarterback leads the offence down the field.
   • A strong offence is key to winning the game.

   🇨🇳进攻方

   同义词: attack

3. Feeling of resentment B1 formal

   A feeling of anger or hurt caused by a perceived insult or disrespect.

   • He took offence at her casual remark.
   • No offence was intended by my comment.
   • She caused offence by arriving late to the ceremony.

   🇨🇳被冒犯的感觉

   同义词: annoyancedudgeonhurtindignationpiqueresentmentumbrage

   反义词: delightgratificationpleasuresatisfaction

4. Lack of politeness B2 formal

   Behavior that is rude or disrespectful, wounding the feelings of others.

   • His blunt words were a serious offence against etiquette.
   • The comedian's jokes were considered an offence to good taste.
   • She apologized for any offence caused by her behavior.

   🇨🇳冒犯

   同义词: discourtesydisrespectimpolitenessincivilityrudeness

   反义词: considerationcourtesypolitenessrespect

5. Punishable act B2 formal legal

   An illegal act that is punishable by law, typically considered evil or harmful.

   • Driving without a license is a criminal offence.
   • He was charged with a serious offence against the state.
   • The law defines theft as a punishable offence.

   🇨🇳违法行为

   同义词: breachcrimefelonyinfractionmisdemeanortransgressionviolationwrongdoing

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• offence's possessive singular form