新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

offshore

英  [ˌɒf ˈʃɔː]
    
美  [ˌɔːf-]

[ADJ, ADV]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1海上的 , 近海的

    Offshore means situated or happening in the sea, near to the coast.

    双语例句

    例:

    the offshore oil industry.

    近海石油业。

    2(公司)设在海外的(尤指设在岛上,有较少税制的)

    Offshore investments or companies are located in a place, usually an island, which has fewer tax regulations than most other countries.

    双语例句

    例:

    The island offers a wide range of offshore banking facilities.

    这座岛提供广泛的海外银行业务。

    ADV. 副词
  • 1海上地 , 近海地

    If something is done offshore, it is done in the sea, near to the coast.

    双语例句

    例:

    One day a larger ship anchored offshore.

    一天,一艘更大的船在近海停靠。