Dictionary entry
offensive activity
noun
冒犯行为；无礼举动
an action or behaviour that is rude and offends other people
这里的 offensive 意为“冒犯的、无礼的”，不是军事上的“进攻的”。
- 1.
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
In use
Leaving a rude note on your coworker's desk is an offensive activity that can hurt team morale.
He apologized for his offensive activity during the meeting, saying he had not meant to insult anyone.
Posting embarrassing photos of a friend without asking is considered an offensive activity by most people.
conduct offensive activity
The army conducted offensive activity at dawn.
军队在黎明时进行了进攻活动。
offensive activity against
The offensive activity against the enemy base was successful.
针对敌人基地的进攻活动取得了成功。
participate in offensive activity
The soldiers participated in offensive activity for several days.
士兵们连续几天参与了进攻活动。
Connections
Confusing words
- offensive behavior
- 冒犯行为 · “offensive activity”指具体的冒犯性活动，而“offensive behavior”更强调一贯的行为模式或态度。
- insulting language
- 侮辱性语言 · “offensive activity”涵盖多种冒犯行为，而“insulting language”特指言语上的侮辱。
- aggressive action
- 侵略性行动 · “offensive activity”指冒犯他人感受的行为，而“aggressive action”强调攻击性或好斗的行动，不必然涉及冒犯。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
常用于军事语境
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WORDNET.