1. 近岸的;近海的
Offshore means situated or happening in the sea, near to the coast.
e.g. ...Britain's offshore oil industry.
英国的近海石油工业
e.g. ...offshore islands.
近海岛屿
2. (风)向海的,离岸的
An offshore wind blows from the land towards the sea.
e.g. ...a strong off-shore wind.
猛烈的离岸陆风
3. (投资或公司)设在海外(尤指税制较宽松的岛屿)的,离岸的
Offshore investments or companies are located in a place, usually an island, which has fewer tax regulations than most other countries.
e.g. The island offers a wide range of offshore banking facilities.
这座岛上有很多离岸金融机构。