offense

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

of·fense [offense offenses] noun (NAmE)
1. BrE [əˈfens] ; NAmE [əˈfens] countable = ↑offence
•to commit an offense
•The new law makes it a criminal offense to drink alcohol in public places.
•a minor/serious offense
•She pleaded guilty to five traffic offenses.
2. BrE [ˈɒfens] ; NAmE [ˈɔːfens] ; [ˈɑːfens] singular + singular or plural verb, uncountable (BrE at·tack singular) (sport)the members of a team whose main aim is to score points against the other team; a method of attack
• The Redskins' offense is stronger than their defense.
• He played offense for the Chicago Bulls.
compare ↑defence
See also: ↑attack

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  offence, offensive, crime, criminal offense, criminal offence, law-breaking, umbrage, discourtesy, offensive activity
• Từ trái nghĩa / Antonyms:
  defense, defence, defending team