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offensive

🇬🇧 UK/ә'fensiv/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Causing disgust, anger, or strong displeasure; relating to attack rather than defense.

令人反感的;冒犯性的;进攻性的

n.

A military or strategic attack; an aggressive campaign.

进攻;攻势

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ofout of, former
+
fensto defend, ward off
+
ivetending to, having the nature of
=offensive

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His offensive language made the meeting very uncomfortable.

  • 2.

    The team launched an offensive strategy to win the match.

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