Where possible it has avoided taking the offensive.

它会尽可能避免采取攻势。

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They ought to understand that we can but lose by taking the offensive.

他们应该懂得，发动进攻，我们只会失败。

youdao

They are very offensive and Valencia will be there for the taking if they sit back.

他们非常具攻击性，假如瓦伦西亚袖手旁观的话他们将会束手就擒。

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About 26, 000 U.S. and Iraqi forces are taking part in the offensive in northern Iraq, the U.S. military said.

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My point was simply that we are responding to and coping with and dealing with, with countries around the globe, unrest brought about by this offensive video, and taking action to ensure that security is enhanced and augmented at diplomatic facilities around the globe.

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The Knicks broke a league record for triples in a season and finished third in the NBA in offensive efficiency without Stoudemire taking a single three this past year.

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