新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

offshore

英 [ˌɒf ˈʃɔː]

美 [ˌɔːf-]

[ADJ, ADV]

词汇频率：

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。

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