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单词 offend
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offendoffend /əˈfend/ verb offend
to make someone angry and upset by doing or saying something rude or unkind:
  • His jokes about old people offended me.
  • I was careful about what I said, because I did not want to offend anyone.
  • insult
    to make someone very angry and upset by showing a lack of respect or saying something unkind:
  • In some cultures, you insult your host if you do not accept their offer of food.
  • He tried to pick a fight by insulting my mother.
  • cause offense also give offense
    cause offense and give offense mean the same as offend but sound more formal:
  • A joke that seems funny to people in one culture can cause offense to people from another culture.
  • If you do not shake hands, you may give offense.
  • ➔ see hurt (3)
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