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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。
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。)
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。)