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offensive
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
Learner's definition of OFFENSIVE
1
[more offensive; most offensive] : causing someone to feel hurt, angry, or upset : rude or insulting冒犯的；得罪人的；无礼的 — often + to — opposite inoffensive
- He made some offensive remarks.他说了些得罪人的话。
- offensive words/terms冒犯的字眼/话语
- The song lyrics are offensive to women. [=women are offended by the song lyrics]这首歌的歌词是对女性的侮辱。
- His behavior is offensive to many people.他的行为冒犯了很多人。
2
[more offensive; most offensive] : very unpleasant令人不快的
- An offensive odor was coming from the basement.地下室传来一股难闻的气味。
3
always used before a noun, sports : of or relating to the way that players try to score against an opponent in a game or contest（体育比赛中）进攻的 — compare 1defensive 3
- an offensive position/strategy进攻位置/策略
- an offensive lineman/player进攻锋线/队员
4
always used before a noun : relating to or designed for attacking an enemy攻击性的；进攻的 — compare 1defensive 1
- The troops will take offensive action against the enemy.部队将对敌人发动进攻。
- We studied their offensive maneuvers and anticipated the attack.我们研究了他们的进攻策略，预料到了这次进攻。
- offensive weapons进攻武器
— offensively
adverb- Offensively, the team is strong.这个队的进攻能力强。
— offensiveness
noun [noncount]- the offensiveness of his remarks他话语中的冒犯之处
2 offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ noun
plural offensives
2 offensive
/əˈfɛnsɪv/
noun
plural offensives
Learner's definition of OFFENSIVE
[count]
: a large military attack（军事）进攻，攻势 — usually singular通常用单数 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 — see also counteroffensive
- They plan to launch an air offensive before sending in ground troops.他们打算在派出地面部队之前先发动空中攻势。
- a ground offensive地面进攻
- Union leaders have mounted an offensive against the company's proposal to limit health benefits.针对公司限制健康福利的提案，工会领导们已经发起了反抗攻势。
on the offensive
: in or into a situation or position in which you attack or fight against someone or something处于进攻状态
- The soldiers are on the offensive.战士们正处于进攻状态。
- She went on the offensive to fight the charges against her.她采取攻势反击对她的种种指控。
- The team was on the defensive in the early part of the game but they went on the offensive in the second half.这支队在上半场是防守队，但在下半场是进攻队。
take the offensive
: to begin to attack or fight against someone or something展开进攻
- Opponents of the development project took the offensive and defeated the land sale.反对开发项目者展开攻势，挫败了出售土地的计划。
of·fen·sive ə-ˈfen(t)-siv 
especially for sense 1
ˈä-ˌfen(t)- ˈȯ-
offensively adverb
offensiveness noun
Synonyms
Adjective
- abhorrent
- abominable
- appalling
- awful
- disgusting
- distasteful
- dreadful
- evil
- foul
- fulsome
- gross
- hideous
- horrendous
- horrible
- horrid
- loathsome
- nasty
- nauseating
- nauseous
- noisome
- noxious
- obnoxious
- obscene
- odious
- rancid
- repellent
- repellant
- repugnant
- repulsive
- revolting
- scandalous
- shocking
- sickening
- ugly
Noun
- aggression
- assault
- attack
- attempt
- blitz
- blitzkrieg
- charge
- coup de main
- descent
- offense
- offence
- onset
- onslaught
- raid
- rush
- strike
Example Sentences
Adjective He made some offensive remarks. An offensive odor was coming from the basement. Noun the primary offensive by the ground forces will commence at dawn tomorrow
Recent Examples on the Web
Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2022 Belichick noted that Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Matt Canada uses Claypool in multiple ways and multiple situations. Jim Mcbride, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2022 Now, Moore enters his third year as Cowboys offensive coordinator. Jori Epstein, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 In the offseason, the Raiders imported leadership from New England, where new general manager Dave Ziegler was the director of player personnel and new head coach Josh McDaniels was the offensive coordinator for the Patriots. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 16 Sep. 2022 Despite an ugly first half in the Bears’ Week 1 win over the San Francisco 49ers, offensive coordinator Luke Getsy liked quarterback Justin Fields’ mindset. Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Lighted only by a single window in the back of the room, Louisville first-year offensive coordinator Lance Taylor’s corner office is decorated with game balls, photos and various football paraphernalia. Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 16 Sep. 2022 McDaniel, offensive coordinator Frank Smith, quarterback coach Darrell Bevell and Tagovailoa were working their first regular season game together in their roles last week. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 Addison’s deep speed is undoubtedly his most dangerous asset, one that any self-respecting offensive coordinator would seek to exploit. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 Kristine Gill, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 Liberating the city, or even being close enough to use artillery to disrupt Russia’s supply lines, could isolate Russian forces in the city of Izyum to the south, which Moscow had sought to use for an offensive of its own. James Marson, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Both will see lots of action, with Stutts setting the tone for an offensive that wants to be physically dominant. Nubyjas Wilborn | Nwilborn@al.com, al, 7 Sep. 2022 The rocket launchers are wreaking havoc far behind Russian lines, destroying ammunition depots, air defense systems, and headquarters locations, laying the groundwork for the Ukrainian Army offensive in Kherson. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 7 Sep. 2022 Recent weeks have seen many Ukrainians who fled the country return home, but in many cases that’s because Russian forces withdrew from the area around the capital, Kyiv, regrouping for an offensive in the east. Cara Anna, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2022 For the Donbas offensive, Russia has reassembled troops who fought around Kyiv and in northern Ukraine. David Keyton, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Apr. 2022 For the Donbas offensive, Russia has reassembled troops who fought around Kyiv and in northern Ukraine. David Keyton, ajc, 24 Apr. 2022 Russia has been building up forces for a new offensive in the east for weeks, refocusing its efforts on Ukraine's industrial heartland after failing to seize the capital, Kyiv, and suffering a series of setbacks through the first phase of the war. NBC News, 18 Apr. 2022 See More
Adjective
Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman talks about playing Miami Dolphins on Sunday and the offense against the Jets last Sunday. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2022 Belichick noted that Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Matt Canada uses Claypool in multiple ways and multiple situations. Jim Mcbride, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2022 Now, Moore enters his third year as Cowboys offensive coordinator. Jori Epstein, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 In the offseason, the Raiders imported leadership from New England, where new general manager Dave Ziegler was the director of player personnel and new head coach Josh McDaniels was the offensive coordinator for the Patriots. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 16 Sep. 2022 Despite an ugly first half in the Bears’ Week 1 win over the San Francisco 49ers, offensive coordinator Luke Getsy liked quarterback Justin Fields’ mindset. Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Lighted only by a single window in the back of the room, Louisville first-year offensive coordinator Lance Taylor’s corner office is decorated with game balls, photos and various football paraphernalia. Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 16 Sep. 2022 McDaniel, offensive coordinator Frank Smith, quarterback coach Darrell Bevell and Tagovailoa were working their first regular season game together in their roles last week. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 Addison’s deep speed is undoubtedly his most dangerous asset, one that any self-respecting offensive coordinator would seek to exploit. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 Noun
In short, Everitt McCormack says the most successful boards will be able to leverage technology for the offensive. Kristine Gill, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 Liberating the city, or even being close enough to use artillery to disrupt Russia’s supply lines, could isolate Russian forces in the city of Izyum to the south, which Moscow had sought to use for an offensive of its own. James Marson, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Both will see lots of action, with Stutts setting the tone for an offensive that wants to be physically dominant. Nubyjas Wilborn | Nwilborn@al.com, al, 7 Sep. 2022 The rocket launchers are wreaking havoc far behind Russian lines, destroying ammunition depots, air defense systems, and headquarters locations, laying the groundwork for the Ukrainian Army offensive in Kherson. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 7 Sep. 2022 Recent weeks have seen many Ukrainians who fled the country return home, but in many cases that’s because Russian forces withdrew from the area around the capital, Kyiv, regrouping for an offensive in the east. Cara Anna, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2022 For the Donbas offensive, Russia has reassembled troops who fought around Kyiv and in northern Ukraine. David Keyton, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Apr. 2022 For the Donbas offensive, Russia has reassembled troops who fought around Kyiv and in northern Ukraine. David Keyton, ajc, 24 Apr. 2022 Russia has been building up forces for a new offensive in the east for weeks, refocusing its efforts on Ukraine's industrial heartland after failing to seize the capital, Kyiv, and suffering a series of setbacks through the first phase of the war. NBC News, 18 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French offensif, borrowed from Medieval Latin offensīvus "used for attacking, causing injury," from Latin offensus, past participle of offendere "to strike against, break a rule, offend" + -īvus -ive
Noun
derivative of offensive entry 1
First Known Use
Adjective
circa 1564, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Noun
1687, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of offensive was circa 1564 Phrases Containing offensive
noun
adjective
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