offensively
adverb uk/əˈfen.sɪv.li/ us/əˈfen.sɪv.li/
(IN A WAY THAT UPSETS SOMEONE)
冒犯地
in a way that is likely to upset, annoy, or embarrass someone
His comments were offensively patronizing. 他的评论带有冒犯性的傲慢。
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- Comments that are written offensively or disrespectfully will be deleted.
- I don't mean this offensively, but while I see your profile as "good" I wouldn't rate it as "excellent".
- The reality is that someone behaved badly or offensively.
- It is offensively presumptuous that you claim I have a disregard for human life.
(IN SPORT)
（体育比赛）进攻性地
in a way that relates to getting points in a sport, rather than stopping the other player or team getting points
Joey's got more ability than both of those guys offensively. 乔伊在进攻方面的能力比这两个人都要强。
Opposite: defensively
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- Dockery is a very good defender, but Nelson is better offensively.
- Campanella helped his team win by performing offensively and defensively.
- Offensively, it took our men a little while to break down the high-quality pitching.
(ATTACK)
有攻击性地;进攻性地
in a way that relates to attacking someone or something
The weapon had been used offensively. 这件武器为攻击所用。
Opposite: defensively
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- They have to prove the defendant used a deadly weapon or an object which when used offensively against a person would result in serious bodily injury.
- International law says territory cannot be acquired by force, whether defensively or offensively applied.
- Like most government agencies with shrinking budgets, the health department finds itself reacting defensively rather than offensively.
- Could the missile-defence system be used offensively against military assets?
See: offensive