offensively
adverb /əˈfensɪvli/
/əˈfensɪvli/
- in a rude way that causes somebody to feel upset or annoyed because it shows a lack of respect
令人反感: 以粗鲁的方式使某人感到沮丧或烦恼,因为它表现出缺乏尊重- He later apologized for speaking offensively about the Queen.
他后来为攻击女王而道歉。
- He later apologized for speaking offensively about the Queen.
- in a way that is connected with the act of attacking somebody/something
攻击性的;进攻性的 - Radar can be used both offensively and defensively.
雷达既可以用于进攻,也可以用于防守。
- Radar can be used both offensively and defensively.
- (North American English, sport
) in a way that involves trying to score points or goals体育 进攻性: 涉及尝试得分或进球的方式- The team needs to be encouraged to play more offensively.
需要鼓励这支球队打得更进攻。
- The team needs to be encouraged to play more offensively.