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offering

UK //ˈɒfərɪŋ//US //ˈɔːfərɪŋ//

词源

源自古英语 'offrian'(献祭),来自拉丁语 'offerre'(提供,奉献),由 ob-(向)和 ferre(携带)组成。

noun

❶ 指提供或献出的物品、服务或金钱,常用于宗教、商业或慈善场合。

“The temple received many offerings from devotees.”

(寺庙收到了信徒们的许多供品。)

“The company's new product is an exciting offering in the tech market.”

(公司的新产品是科技市场中令人兴奋的提供物。)

同义词:gift, donation, contribution, present, sacrifice

verb

❶ 作为动词时,表示主动提供某物或某种机会,通常带有善意或商业意图。

“The university is offering a new scholarship program.”

(大学正在提供一个新的奖学金项目。)

“He kept offering his help, but she refused.”

(他不断提出帮忙,但她拒绝了。)

同义词:provide, present, propose, extend, volunteer

常见短语

peace offering — 为表示和解或善意而赠送的礼物,常用于人际关系或外交场合。

“He brought chocolates as a peace offering after their argument.”

(争吵后他带了巧克力作为和解礼物。)

public offering — 指公司向公众出售股票的行为,是金融市场的专业术语。

“The tech startup is preparing for its initial public offering next month.”

(这家科技初创公司正准备下个月进行首次公开募股。)