offence

1. N-COUNT An offence is a crime that breaks a particular law and requires a particular punishment. 犯罪行為

A first offence carries a fine of $1,000. 初犯要罰款$1000。

2. N-VAR Offence or an offence is behaviour that causes people to be upset or embarrassed. 冒犯行為

He said he didn't mean to give offence. 他說他無意冒犯。

3. N-SING In sports such as football or basketball, the offence is the team which has possession of the ball and is trying to score. (足球、籃球等運動中的) 進攻方[美國英語] ['the' N]

Between plays the coach was talking to the offence in the huddle. 賽間休息時，教練對圍攏的攻方隊員講話。

4. CONVENTION Some people say "no offence" to make it clear that they do not want to upset you, although what they are saying may seem rude. 無意冒犯[套語]

"No offence," she said, "but your sister seems a little gloomy."

“沒有冒犯的意思，”她說：“不過你妹妹似乎有點悲觀?！?/p>

5. PHRASE If someone takes offence at something you say or do, they feel upset, often unnecessarily, because they think you are being rude to them. 生氣

Instead of taking offence, the woman smiled. 那女人不但不生氣反而笑了。