offensive

1. ADJ Something that is offensive upsets or embarrasses people because it is rude or insulting. 冒犯性的

Some friends of his found the play horribly offensive. 他的一些朋友觉得那部戏让人很不舒服。

2. N-COUNT A military offensive is a carefully planned attack made by a large group of soldiers. (军事) 进攻

Its latest military offensive against rebel forces is aimed at re-opening important trade routes. 其最近对叛军的军事进攻旨在重新开辟重要的贸易路线。

3. N-COUNT If you conduct an offensive, you take strong action to show how angry you are about something or how much you disapprove of something. 强硬行动

Republicans acknowledged that they had little choice but to mount an all-out offensive on the Democratic nominee. 共和党人承认他们别无选择，只有对民主党提名人全力发起一场强硬行动。

4. PHRASE If you go on the offensive, go over to the offensive, or take the offensive, you begin to take strong action against people who have been attacking you. 采取攻势

The West African forces went on the offensive in response to attacks on them. 西非武装力量发起进攻以回应袭击。