affront
n
(usu sing 通常作单数) ~ (to sb/sth) deliberately insulting or disrespectful remark, action, etc, esp in public (尤指当众)故意侮辱, 有意冒犯
His speech was an affront to all decent members of the community. 他的话对社区所有体面的成员是故意的侮辱.
affront v [Tn usu passive 通常用於被动语态]
insult (sb) deliberately and openly; offend 故意而公然地侮辱(某人); 冒犯. affronted adj ~ (at/by sth) offended 被冒犯的; 被得罪的
He felt deeply affronted at her rudeness. 他深为她的粗野所触怒.