
好词典

源自中古英语 offren,古英语 offrian('献祭'),最终来自拉丁语 offerre('带到面前,提供'),由 ob-('朝向') + ferre('携带')组成。
❶ 主动提出给予某物或做某事,通常出于善意或作为选择。可以指提供帮助、机会、物品等。
“She offered me a cup of tea when I arrived.”
(我到达时,她主动给我端了一杯茶。)
“The company offered him a promotion with higher salary.”
(公司给他提供了升职加薪的机会。)
❶ 在商业中表示以特定价格出售商品或服务,或正式提出交易条件。
“The house was offered at a reasonable price.”
(这栋房子以合理的价格挂牌出售。)
“The store is offering a 50% discount this weekend.”
(这家商店本周末提供五折优惠。)
offered up — 自愿交出或献出某物,常用于宗教仪式或牺牲场景。
“The priest offered up prayers for the victims.”
(牧师为受害者献上祈祷。)
offer one's hand — 字面意思是伸出手,引申为提供帮助或求婚。
“He offered his hand to help her climb the stairs.”
(他伸出手扶她上楼梯。)