be on the offensive
US /bi ɑn ðə əˈfɛn.sɪv/
UK /bi ɑn ðə əˈfɛn.sɪv/
1.
采取攻势, 处于进攻状态
to be in a position of attacking or making aggressive moves rather than defending
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The team decided to be on the offensive from the start of the game.
球队决定从比赛一开始就采取攻势。
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In the debate, she chose to be on the offensive, challenging her opponent's arguments.
在辩论中，她选择采取攻势，挑战对手的论点。