"offensive" 怎么发音

word

US

/əˈfɛnsɪv/

uh-FEN-siv

UK

/əfˈɛnsɪv/

uh-FEN-siv

释义

If something is offensive, it is likely to upset, insult, or shock people because it seems rude, disrespectful, or inappropriate. It can also describe words, jokes, behavior, images, or smells that people react to negatively.

IPA 音标

美式英语

/əˈfɛnsɪv/

英式英语

/əfˈɛnsɪv/

简化发音

美式

uh-FEN-siv

英式

uh-FEN-siv

语境中听

That word is offensive to many people.

She made an offensive joke at dinner.

I find that ad offensive.

No one laughed because the comment was really offensive.