offensive
Произношение: [əˈfɛnsɪv]
Слово
Контекст: «social behavior»
(adjective) something that causes people to feel upset or hurt. If someone says or does something mean, it can be considered offensive.
Пример
The comedian made everyone laugh with his funny jokes without being offensive.
Пример
His comments about the movie were very offensive to some audience members.
Пример
Do you think that joke was offensive to anyone?
Контекст: «military strategy»
(noun) an action or series of actions that aim to attack or take control of something. In a game or a war, being on the offensive means you are the one trying to win.
Пример
The army went on the offensive to reclaim the territory they lost.
Пример
The team was on the defensive instead of making an offensive move.
Пример
What do you think is the best strategy for an offensive operation?
Контекст: «sports»
(noun) the part of a game where a team tries to score points or goals. It's about being active and trying to win.
Пример
The team's offensive was strong, leading to many scoring chances.
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Their offensive struggled, and they could not score any points.
Пример
How can we improve our offensive in the next match?
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