offering
/ˈɔfərɪŋ; ?@ ˈɔ:f-; `ɔfərɪŋ/ n
1 [U] action of presenting sth (to be accepted or refused) 提供, 给予（以备对方接受或拒绝）
the offering of bribes 行贿
the offering of financial assistance 提供财务帮助.
2 [C] (fml 文) thing offered, esp as a gift or contribution 提供之物; （尤指）礼物, 奉献物
a church offering 给教堂的捐献
He gave her a box of chocolates as a peace offering, ie in the hope of restoring peace after an argument, etc. 他送她一盒巧克力以示和解之意.