offense

英 [əˈfens]

美 [əˈfens]

n.  (球队的)前锋，锋线队员; 进攻方法; 攻势

复数：offenses　

GRE

BNC.42743 / COCA.2828

牛津词典

noun

noun

• （球队的）前锋，锋线队员；进攻方法；攻势
  the members of a team whose main aim is to score points against the other team; a method of attack
  1. The Redskins' offense is stronger than their defense.
     印第安人队的进攻强于防守。
  2. He played offense for the Chicago Bulls.
     他在芝加哥公牛队打前锋。

柯林斯词典

• → see:offence

英英释义

noun

• (criminal law) an act punishable by law
  1. a long record of crimes
  Synonym:crimecriminal offensecriminal offenceoffencelaw-breaking
• the action of attacking an enemy
  Synonym:offenceoffensive
• a lack of politeness
  Synonym:discourtesyoffenceoffensive activity
• a feeling of anger caused by being offended
  1. he took offence at my question
  Synonym:umbrageoffence
• the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
  Synonym:offence

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