It's sometimes difficult to be forthright and not give offence.

又直率又不得罪人,这有时很难办到.

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This article is liable to give offence to many people.

这篇文章很可能触犯许多人.

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Your refusal to come might give offence.

你要拒绝来是会得罪人的.

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I often give offence to people by mistake.

我常由于犯错而惹火别人.

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I should be cautious not to give offence.

我应该小心不要得罪人.

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