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。
