offensively

/əˈfensɪvli/ (bre, ipa) · /əˈfensɪvli/ (ame, ipa) · /-sə̇vlē, -li/ (ame, mw)

offensively — 副詞

1. with little respect for other people, so that they feel hurt, shocked, or angry

1.副詞C1
釋義

冒犯地

以傷人、惹人生氣的方式

with little respect for other people, so that they feel hurt, shocked, or angry

例句

The host spoke offensively about migrant workers on live radio.

主持人在現場廣播裡很冒犯地談論移工。

speak offensively about [group]

During the meeting, the manager joked offensively about Ada's accent.

會議中，經理很冒犯地拿 Ada 的口音開玩笑。

joke offensively about [person]

同義詞
  • rudely

    more everyday and broader; it can describe bad manners without deeply hurting someone

  • insultingly

    stronger and more directly aimed at making a person feel belittled

  • disrespectfully

    focuses on showing too little respect, especially toward a person or group

反義詞
  • politely

    with good manners and care for other people's feelings

  • respectfully

    showing regard rather than causing offence

文法句型

verb + offensively

speak/joke/write offensively

offensively about + person/group

用法筆記

Most often used with verbs of speaking, writing, joking, or replying. Distinguish from sense 3: this sense is about causing offence with words or behaviour, not about launching an attack.

常見錯誤

❌The radio host spoke offensive about immigrants.
✅The radio host spoke offensively about immigrants.
💡After a verb like 'spoke', use the adverb 'offensively', not the adjective 'offensive'.

2. with the aim of creating chances and scoring in a game, instead of mainly trying

2.副詞C1
釋義

採進攻

在球賽中主動爭取得分

with the aim of creating chances and scoring in a game, instead of mainly trying to stop the other side

例句

The team played offensively from the first whistle and scored twice.

球隊從第一聲哨響起就採進攻打法，還進了兩球。

play offensively

Coach Rivera set the side up offensively with three quick forwards.

Rivera 教練把陣形設定得較偏進攻，擺上三名前鋒。

set up offensively

同義詞
  • aggressively

    broader; can describe forceful play in general, not only a scoring-focused setup

  • on the front foot

    a more idiomatic phrase, especially in British sports writing, for taking the initiative

反義詞
  • defensively

    with the priority on stopping the other side from scoring

  • cautiously

    with less risk-taking and less forward pressure

文法句型

play offensively

set up offensively

push offensively

用法筆記

Common in sports writing about formations, tactics, and player movement. Distinguish from sense 3: this sense is about earning points in a game, not about attacking an enemy or target.

常見錯誤

❌The coach chose an offensively formation.
✅The coach chose an offensive formation.
💡Before a noun like 'formation', use the adjective 'offensive', not the adverb 'offensively'.

3. by taking the attack to an enemy or target, rather than staying back to protect

3.副詞C1
釋義

採攻勢

主動朝敵人或目標發動攻擊

by taking the attack to an enemy or target, rather than staying back to protect yourself

例句

The army moved offensively at dawn instead of waiting behind the river.

軍隊在黎明時改採攻勢，而不是守在河後。

move offensively

The drone was used offensively against radar stations near the coast.

那架無人機被用來採攻勢打擊海岸附近的雷達站。

used offensively against [target]

同義詞
  • aggressively

    broader and less technical; can describe tone or behaviour as well as strategic attack

  • hostilely

    stresses open enmity, not necessarily a planned tactical move

反義詞
  • defensively

    with the focus on protection rather than striking first

  • passively

    without taking direct attacking action

文法句型

act offensively against + target

use something offensively

move/respond offensively

用法筆記

Used when the focus is on taking action against an opponent or target, especially in military or security contexts. Distinguish from sense 2: here the target is an enemy or objective, not points in a sporting contest.