to offend
01
冒犯, 伤害
to cause someone to feel disrespected, upset, etc.
Transitive: to offend sb
例子
His dismissive remarks about her achievements offended her and sparked resentment.
他对其成就的轻蔑言论冒犯了她，并引发了怨恨。
The controversial decision of the company to cut bonuses deeply offended the employees.
公司削减奖金的有争议决定深深冒犯了员工。
02
冒犯, 伤害
to feel hurt, insulted, or displeased by someone's words, actions, or behavior
Intransitive
例子
She offends easily, often taking harmless comments as personal attacks.
她很容易被冒犯，经常把无害的评论当作人身攻击。
Laura offended easily, feeling hurt when her friends made plans without inviting her.
劳拉很容易被冒犯，当她的朋友不邀请她就制定计划时，她会感到受伤。
03
冒犯, 使不适
to cause difficulty, discomfort, or pain
Transitive: to offend someone or their senses
例子
The strong smell of fish in the market offended her sensitive nose.
市场上鱼的强烈气味冒犯了她敏感的鼻子。
The loud noise from the construction site offended his ears.
建筑工地的嘈杂声冒犯了他的耳朵。
04
违反, 侵犯
to go against established norms or principles
Transitive: to offend norms or principles
例子
Speeding on the highway offends traffic laws and regulations.
在高速公路上超速违反交通法律法规。
Smoking indoors offends the rules of this establishment.
在室内吸烟违反了这家机构的规则。
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