offense (US) noun
or British offence /əˈfɛns/ plural offenses
or British offence /əˈfɛns/ plural offenses
Learner's definition of OFFENSE
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a [noncount] : something that causes a person to be hurt, angry, or upset冒犯;伤害 -
She didn't mean to give/cause offense. [=to offend anyone]她没有冒犯任何人的意思。
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I mean no offense [=I do not want to offend anyone], but isn't there someone more qualified for the job?我无意得罪任何人,但是难道没有更适合干这份工作的人选了吗?
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No offense [=I do not want to offend you when I say this], but I think you are mistaken.我不想冒犯你,但我认为你弄错了。
b [count] : something that is wrong or improper过错;不当 —
often + to —
often + against 2
[count] : a criminal act罪行 -
He was found guilty and fined $250 for each offense.他被判有罪,每项罪行被处以250美元的罚款。
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Penalties for a first offense range from fines to jail time.对初犯的惩罚方式从罚款到入狱都有。
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a capital/federal/criminal offense死罪;违反联邦法律的罪行;刑事罪
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serious/minor offenses重/轻罪
3 /ˈaːˌfɛns/ US, sports
a : the group of players on a team who try to score points or goals against an opponent进攻队员 [count]
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Our team has the best offense in the league.我们的球队拥有联赛中最好的进攻球员。
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a talented offense颇具天分的进攻队员
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The quarterback directs the offense.四分卫组织进攻。
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b [noncount] : the way that players on a team try to score points or goals against an opponent(球队的)进攻 — compare defense 6
take offense
: to become angry or upset by something that another person has said or done : to be offended by something对…生气 —
often + at