offshore

1. ADJ Offshore means situated or happening in the sea, near to the coast. 海上的; 近海的[ADJ n]

...the offshore oil industry. …近海石油业。

2. ADV Offshore is also an adverb. 海上地; 近海地

One day a larger ship anchored offshore. 一天，一艘更大的船在近海抛锚。

3. ADJ Offshore investments or companies are located in a place, usually an island, which has fewer tax regulations than most other countries. (公司) 设在海外的 (尤指设在岛上，有较少税制的)[商业] [ADJ n]

The island offers a wide range of offshore banking facilities. 这座岛提供广泛的海外银行业务。