offence
US /əˈfens/
UK /əˈfens/
名詞
1.
罪行, 違法行為
an illegal act; a crime
範例:
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He was charged with a serious offence.
他被指控犯有嚴重罪行。
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Driving under the influence is a serious offence.
酒後駕車是嚴重罪行。
2.
冒犯, 侮辱
an act of annoying or insulting someone
範例:
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No offence, but I think your idea is terrible.
無意冒犯，但我認為你的主意很糟糕。
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He took great offence at her remarks.
他對她的言論感到非常冒犯。