[countable] offense (against sth) (formal) a crime; breaking the law罪行；违法◆to commit an offense犯罪◆The new law makes it a criminal offense to drink alcohol in public places.新法律规定在公共场所饮酒为刑事犯罪。◆a minor / serious offense轻罪；重罪◆She pleaded guilty to five traffic offenses.她承认五次违反交通法规。 |