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proffered

UK //ˈprɒfəd//US //ˈprɑːfərd//

词源

源自中古英语 proferen,借自古法语 proffrir,由拉丁语 pro-(向前)和 offerre(提供)组合演变而来。

verb

❶ 正式或礼貌地提供某物给某人,通常指伸出手或物品让对方接受,带有主动给予的意味。

“He proffered his hand to help her up the stairs.”

(他伸出手扶她上楼梯。)

“The waiter proffered the menu with a smile.”

(服务员微笑着递上菜单。)

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

常见短语

proffered hand — 伸出的手,通常表示帮助、问候或和解的意愿。

“Ignoring his proffered hand, she walked past coldly.”

(她无视他伸出的手,冷冷地走了过去。)