offensive
gb/əfˈɛnsɪv/ us/əfˈɛnsɪv/
B1
英语
~ 6300
义项
0 个义项
adjective
B1
property
1
rude or insulting; causes offense
Making people feel angry or hurt because it is rude or not respectful.
用法模式：
[something] is offensive to [someone/group]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse "offensive" with "offence/offense". "Offensive" is an adjective (e.g., "an offensive comment"), while "offense" is a noun (e.g., "He took offense at the comment"). Another confusion is using "offensive" when they mean "aggressive" in a neutral sense; "offensive" usually includes a strong negative, rude, or morally wrong feeling in this sense.
近义词
insulting (Focuses more directly on attacking someone’s dignity or pride.)
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off-color (Informal; often used for jokes that are rude or sexual rather than generally disrespectful.)
反义词
inoffensive (Suggests something is harmless and unlikely to upset anyone.)
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respectful (Emphasizes showing regard and politeness instead of causing hurt.)
搭配
offensive language
|offensive joke
|deeply offensive
|sexually offensive
|racially offensive
|find [something] offensive
主题
social
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Many people found the comedian’s remarks deeply offensive.
- Using that word to describe women is offensive and outdated.
- The company removed the ad after complaints that it was racially offensive.
- Please tell me if any of the content is offensive to you.
- He apologized for his offensive comments on social media.
学习者例句
- Some jokes are funny, but some are offensive.
- That word is very offensive to many people.
- She stopped the movie because the language was offensive.
- His email was short and quite offensive.
- The teacher said racist words are offensive in this class.
adjective
B2
property
2
used for or involving attack
Used for attacking, not for defending, for example in war or in sport.
用法模式：
offensive [strategy/weapon/play]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes mix up this meaning with the "rude/insulting" meaning. In sports or military news, "offensive" usually means "attacking, not defending," not "rude." Also, learners sometimes say "attackive" instead of "offensive"; English does not use *attackive*.
近义词
attacking (Very close in meaning, especially in sports; slightly more general and common in everyday speech.)
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aggressive (Focuses more on forceful attitude or behavior; may or may not involve a formal attack plan.)
反义词
defensive (Describes actions or equipment used mainly to protect rather than to attack.)
搭配
offensive strategy
|offensive weapon
|offensive line
|offensive player
|offensive capabilities
|offensive operations
主题
sports
|military
|conflict
|law
例句
- The general ordered a new offensive strategy along the eastern border.
- Their offensive line protected the quarterback well throughout the game.
- The country denies having any offensive chemical weapons.
- The coach wants the team to play a more offensive style of football.
- Cyber units now have both defensive and offensive capabilities.
学习者例句
- They changed to a stronger offensive plan in the second half.
- The team needs better offensive players to score more goals.
- The army prepared for an offensive attack at dawn.
- That country says its missiles are not offensive weapons.
- The coach likes fast, offensive football.
adjective
B2
property
3
disgusting to smell or taste
Very bad and unpleasant to the nose or mouth, for example a smell or taste.
用法模式：
offensive [smell/odor/taste]
常见错误：
Learners may choose only general words like "bad" or "dirty" for strong smells. "Offensive" in this sense is stronger and suggests that the smell or taste is so bad it almost feels like an attack. Also, some learners confuse this with the "rude" meaning; context with words like "smell" or "odor" usually shows it is about the senses.
近义词
foul (Strongly suggests a dirty, rotten, or unhealthy smell or taste.)
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disgusting (More general; can describe anything that strongly turns your stomach, not just smell or taste.)
反义词
pleasant (Describes a smell or taste that is nice and enjoyable.)
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fragrant (Specifically refers to a sweet or pleasant smell, often of flowers or food.)
搭配
offensive odor
|offensive smell
|offensive fumes
|highly offensive
|offensive stench
主题
daily_life
|health
|senses
|food_drink
例句
- An offensive odor came from the trash bins behind the restaurant.
- The chemical spill produced an offensive smell that spread across the neighborhood.
- He pushed the plate away, saying the fish had an offensive taste.
- Residents complained about the offensive fumes from the factory.
- The room was hot, dark, and filled with an offensive stench.
学习者例句
- There was an offensive smell in the bathroom.
- We opened the window to let the offensive odor out.
- The milk had an offensive taste, so I threw it away.
- The garbage became offensive in the summer heat.
- They used air freshener to cover the offensive smell.
名词
C1
event
4
large planned attack or campaign
A big, planned attack in a war, or a strong, organized effort to do something.
用法模式：
launch/mount an offensive against [enemy/target]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes think "offensive" is always an adjective. In military and news contexts, it is often a noun meaning a large attack, usually used with verbs like "launch" or "begin". Another confusion is with "offense" (US spelling of "offence"); "offensive" here specifically names the campaign itself.
近义词
campaign (Broader; can be military, political, or marketing, and does not always include open attack.)
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assault (Implies a very strong, often short and violent attack, rather than a longer campaign.)
反义词
defense (Refers to actions taken to protect against an attack, rather than to attack.)
搭配
launch an offensive
|military offensive
|spring offensive
|offensive against corruption
|marketing offensive
主题
military
|politics
|business
|law
例句
- Government forces have launched a major offensive against the rebels.
- The spring offensive caught the enemy by surprise.
- The company has begun an aggressive advertising offensive to win back customers.
- They are planning a new offensive against online fraud.
- After months of preparation, the offensive lasted only two weeks.
学习者例句
- The army started an offensive early in the morning.
- Both sides were tired after the long offensive.
- The government began an offensive against drug crime.
- The company’s new offensive won many new buyers.
- The offensive failed, and the troops returned home.
语法
词典原形
offensive
IPA
GB/əfˈɛnsɪv/
US/əfˈɛnsɪv/
音节与重音
of - fens - ive （3 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (fens)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: offensive
Noun
- Base: offensive
- Plural: offensives
词族
相关表达
go on the offensive
1/ɡˈoʊ ˈɔn ðə əfˈɛnsɪv/
fixed phrase
start attacking or criticizing
To start attacking or criticizing someone or something in an active and strong way.
例句
- The candidate went on the offensive after new polls showed her behind.
- Environmental groups have gone on the offensive against the new law.
- Realizing they were losing, they went on the offensive and scored three quick goals.
on the offensive
1/ˈɔn ðə əfˈɛnsɪv/
fixed phrase
actively attacking, not defending
Actively attacking or criticizing instead of only trying to defend yourself.
例句
- The team was on the offensive for most of the second half.
- After weeks of criticism, the minister went on television on the offensive.
- Once the company went on the offensive, its competitors quickly lost market share.
take the offensive
1/tˈeɪk ðə əfˈɛnsɪv/
fixed phrase
decide to attack instead of defend
To decide to attack or criticize instead of only answering the other side’s attacks.
例句
- The general decided to take the offensive before winter arrived.
- If the company takes the offensive now, it might control the whole market.
- The coach told his players to take the offensive in the final minutes.