affront
v 冒犯,侮辱(ar 一再+front→一再到[别人]面前去→冒犯[别人])
释义2:
affront
/ E5frQnt /
◙ noun1. an action or remark that causes outrage or offence• 引起义愤的行动(或言语),侮辱,冒犯 »he took his son's desertion as a personal affront. 他认为他儿子开小差是对他个人的侮辱。 »the sackings were an affront to justice. 解雇这些人是对司法的蔑视。◙ verb1. [with obj.] [一般作 be affronted] offend the modesty or values of• 冒犯,侮辱 »she was affronted by his familiarity. 他亲昵的举动冒犯了她。【语源】
1. Middle English (as a verb): from Old French afronter 'to slap in the face, insult', based on Latin ad frontem 'to the face'
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