If you offend someone, you say or do something rude which upsets or embarrasses them.
例句
He apologizes for his comments and says he had no intention of offending the community...他為自己發表的評論道歉并稱無意冒犯該社群。The survey found almost 90 percent of people were offended by strong swearwords...這項調查發現幾乎90％的人都會為不堪入耳的臟話所觸怒。
VERB
違反，違犯，違背（法律、規定、原則等）
To offend against a law, rule, or principle means to break it.
例句
This bill offends against good sense and against justice...該法案有悖于理智和公正。In showing contempt for the heavyweight championship Douglas offended a stern code.道格拉斯藐視重量級拳王稱號的行為違背了嚴格的準則。
VERB
犯罪；犯法
If someone offends, they commit a crime.
例句
In Western countries girls are far less likely to offend than boys.在西方國家，女孩的犯罪傾向遠低于男孩。
英英詞典釋義
Adjective
1. hurt or upset;
"she looked offended""face had a pained and puzzled expression"