每天十个英语四级高频词汇(12)

词义辨析：offend, insult

offend 普通用词，指一般地伤害他人感情，使其不愉快。

insult 语气强，指肆无忌惮地侮辱，使其难堪或羞愧。

offend against违反(违犯)      offend the ear 剌耳

They were careful not to offend his nibs.

他们小心翼翼，不敢冒犯这位大人。