offensive

adj. 攻击的；冒犯的；无礼的；讨厌的

n. 攻势；攻击

来自offend，进攻，冒犯。

一、用作形容词(adj.)

1、His hasty temper made him offensive.
他急躁的脾气使他令人讨厌。

2、His remarks were rather offensive.
他的话非常无礼。

二、用作名词 (n.)

1、In meetings she always takes the offensive before she can be criticized.
在会上，她不等别人批评她而总是先发制人。

2、Our army made a fierce offensive against the enemy.
我军向敌人发起了猛烈的攻击。