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Take offense Meaning in English

expression

ˈteɪk/ /əˈfɛns
TAYK uh-FENS
tˈeɪk/ /əˈfɛns
TAYK uh-FENS

释义

To feel upset, hurt, or insulted by something that someone says or does.

用法与细微差别

Often used in formal or polite situations to describe emotional reaction to words or actions. Common with 'take offense at' or 'don't take offense'. It does not mean physical harm, but feeling emotionally hurt or insulted.

例句

Please don't take offense at my question.

basic

He might take offense if you laugh at his idea.

basic

Some people take offense very easily.

basic

I hope you didn’t take offense at what I said earlier.

natural

He tends to take offense at harmless jokes.

natural

Don’t take offense—I’m just being honest with you.

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