offensive
英 /əˈfensɪv/ 美 /əˈfensɪv/
- adj. 冒犯的；令人反感的Causing people to feel insulted, upset, or disgusted.
- adj. 进攻性的Intended or used for attacking rather than defending.
- n. 攻势；集中行动An organized attack or campaign to achieve a goal.
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。
搭配
offensive language 冒犯性语言find something offensive 觉得某事令人反感offensive tactics 进攻战术launch an offensive 发起攻势
辨析提示
表示觉得被冒犯用offended，不用offensive。
词族
offend (v.)、offence (n.)、offensively (adv.)
近义 insulting、objectionable
反义 inoffensive、defensive
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