offensive

• 使人感到被冒犯、愤怒或受伤害的；与攻击、侵略或进攻有关的。

Causing someone to feel upset, angry, or hurt; relating to an attack or aggressive action.

1. Causing anger or hurt feelingsB1formal

   Causing someone to feel upset, angry, or insulted.

   冒犯的

   • His comments were highly offensive to many people.
   • She found the joke offensive and walked away.
   • The movie was criticized for its offensive stereotypes.

   同义词abusivederogatorydisparagingdisrespectfulhurtfulinsultingprovocativerudeupsetting

   反义词agreeablecomplimentaryflatteringinoffensivekindpleasantpoliterespectful

2. Relating to attackB2formal

   Used for or connected with attacking an enemy or opponent.

   攻击性的

   • The army launched an offensive operation at dawn.
   • They adopted an offensive strategy to gain territory.
   • The team's offensive play was too aggressive for the opponent.

   同义词aggressiveassaultivecombativeinvading

   反义词defensive

3. Unpleasant or disgustingB2formal

   Having a strong, unpleasant smell or taste.

   令人反感的

   • The garbage emitted an offensive odor.
   • The water had an offensive taste due to contamination.
   • The room was filled with an offensive stench.

   同义词abhorrentdisgustingfoulloathsomenauseatingputridrepugnantrepulsiverevoltingsickening

   反义词agreeableappealingattractivedelightfulenjoyablefragrantpleasantsavorysweet

• 名词，指军事进攻或侵略行为，也指体育比赛中以得分或取胜为目的的进攻战术。

A noun referring to a military attack or aggressive action, or a strategy in sports focused on scoring points.

不可数

1. B2formal

   A planned military attack or campaign aimed at achieving a specific objective.

   进攻

   • The army launched a major offensive against the enemy.
   • The general planned the offensive for weeks.
   • The offensive was successful in capturing the strategic city.

   同义词assaultattackblitzcampaignchargedriveonslaughtpushstrikethrust

   反义词defensedefensiveretreatwithdrawal

2. Aggressive campaignB2formal

   A concerted effort or campaign to achieve something, often in a competitive context.

   攻势

   • The company started an offensive to capture new market share.
   • The political party launched an offensive against its opponents.
   • The team went on the offensive in the second half of the game.

   同义词assaultattackblitzcampaignchargedriveforayincursiononslaughtpushsortie

   反义词defensedefensiveretreat