give offense

give offense的音标是[ɡɪv ˈɒfens]，基本翻译是“冒犯，引起恼怒”，速记技巧是：give（给）+ offence（冒犯）=give offense。

give offense的英文词源是：give + offense，表示“给予”+“冒犯”的意思。

变化形式：过去式：gave offense；现在分词：giving offense；复数：offenses；第三人称单数：offenses。

相关单词：

1. offence /əˈfens/ n. 犯罪行为；进攻；冒犯。例句：The offence was a flagrant violation of the rules.（这一犯规明知故犯。）

2. offensive /əˈfensɪv/ adj. 攻击性的；挑衅的；令人讨厌的。n. 进攻；攻势。例句：The offensive was a complete surprise to the enemy.（这次进攻完全出乎敌人的意料。）

3. offense /əˈfens/ n. 进攻；冒犯；罪名。例句：He was given a light offense for his mistake.（他因失误而受到轻微处罚。）

4. aggrieve /əˈɡriːv/ v. 使伤心；使受委屈；使冒犯。例句：The incident has aggrieved many of our customers.（这件事使我们的许多客户感到委屈。）

5. provoke /prəˈvəʊk/ v. 激怒；挑衅；煽动。例句：He provoked a violent reaction from the crowd.（他激起了群众的强烈反应。）

6. insult /ɪnˈslɪft/ v. 侮辱；伤害尊严。n. 侮辱；伤害感情的行为。例句：She was deeply insulted by his words.（他的话深深地伤害了她的感情。）

7. resent /rɪˈzent/ v. 怨恨；愤慨。例句：I resent being treated like this.（我愤慨地对待这样的待遇。）

8. provocation /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃn/ n. 挑衅；刺激；煽动。例句：He accused her of provocation and attempted to justify his actions.（他指责她挑衅并试图为他的行为辩解。）

9. indignity /ɪnˈdɪndɪti/ n. 可耻的行为；侮辱；轻蔑。例句：The indignity of being treated like that!（被那样对待真是可耻！）

10. affront /əˈfrʌnt/ v. 侮辱；冒犯。n. 侮辱；冒犯。例句：She was affronted by his words and left the room in a huff.（她被他的话侮辱了，气冲冲地离开了房间。）

常用短语：

1. give sb the cold shoulder

2. give sb the cold eye

3. give sb the cold shoulder to

4. give offense to

5. take offense

6. give offense to sb

7. take offense at/from

例句：

1. He gave her the cold shoulder because he didn"t like her behavior.

2. She gave him the cold eye because he had offended her.

3. I didn"t mean to give offense, I was just expressing my opinion.

4. You shouldn"t take offense at everything, some things are just a joke.

5. She took offense at his words and left the party.

6. He took offense from her silence and walked away.

7. I apologize if you took offense, I didn"t mean to offend you.

英文小作文：

标题：Offense and Sensitivity in Modern Society

In modern society, we encounter many situations where offense is taken or given. This can be caused by differences in opinion, misunderstandings, or even just a lack of communication. When this happens, it can lead to tension and even conflict. However, we must remember that everyone is sensitive in some way, and we should try to be understanding and respectful of others" feelings. It is important to communicate clearly and avoid hurtful comments or actions. By doing so, we can avoid unnecessary offense and build stronger relationships with others.