B2 [ C ] an illegal act; a crime犯罪行为;罪行
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The soldier received a dishonourable discharge for a disciplinary offence.
It's an offence to park on double yellow lines.
This was the defendant's third court appearance for the same offence.
He has a long record of previous convictions for similar offences.
She was yesterday bailed for three weeks on drink-driving offences.
B2 [ U ] upset and hurt or annoyed feelings, often because someone has been rude or shown no respect冒犯;触犯;得罪
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Sometimes taboo words are written with asterisks to avoid causing offence.
She takes offence too easily.
His remarks caused widespread offence.
She took offence when I offered to pay.
The last thing I want to do is cause offence to your mother.
us/ˈɑː.fens/ [ U or C ] US the part of a game such as American football that involves trying to score points, or the players who try to score points(美式橄榄球等运动中的)进攻,锋线队员
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