1 offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ adjective Learner's definition of OFFENSIVE
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[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 2
[more offensive; most offensive] : very unpleasant令人不快的 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 4
always used before a noun : relating to or designed for attacking an enemy攻击性的;进攻的 — compare 1defensive 1
— offensiveness
noun [noncount] 2 offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ noun
plural offensives
2 offensive
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plural offensives
Learner's definition of OFFENSIVE
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: 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
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。
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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。
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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