English Dictionary

offshore

/ɒfˈʃɔː(ɹ)/

adj

Moving away from the shore. / Located in the sea away from the coast. / Located in another country, especially one having beneficial tax laws or labor costs.

The offshore wind farm generates clean energy for the coastal region.

意味（1）

Moving away from the shore.

意味（2）

Located in the sea away from the coast.

an offshore oil rig

意味（3）

Located in another country, especially one having beneficial tax laws or labor costs.

American companies use offshore services for one reason, said Herbert F. Schantz, a consultant in Sterling, Va.: cheap labor.