好词典

inoffensive

UK //ˌɪnəˈfensɪv//US //ˌɪnəˈfensɪv//

词源

源自拉丁语 'in-'(不)和 'offendere'(冒犯),字面意思是“不冒犯的”。

adjective

❶ 指不会引起冒犯或不适的,形容事物、言论或行为温和无害,不会让人感到被冒犯或不舒服。

“He made an inoffensive joke that everyone laughed at.”

(他开了一个无伤大雅的玩笑,大家都笑了。)

“The movie is completely inoffensive and suitable for all ages.”

(这部电影完全没有冒犯性,适合所有年龄段观看。)

同义词:harmless, unobjectionable, innocuous

常见短语

inoffensive humor — 指不会冒犯他人的幽默,通常温和且适合广泛人群。

“The comedian is known for his inoffensive humor that appeals to all ages.”

(这位喜剧演员以适合所有年龄段的无冒犯幽默而闻名。)