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offered

UK //ˈɒfəd//US //ˈɔːfərd//

词源

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。

verb

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。)

同义词:proposed, presented, extended, volunteered, tendered

常见短语

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。)