cause offense to

• 使(某人)生气；惹怒；触怒

cause offense to的用法和样例：

例句

1. Mike managed to upset mother yet again today.
   今天迈克竟然又惹怒了他的母亲。
2. My going to the party annoyed my parents.
   我去参加聚会惹怒了我的父母。
3. His address gave umbrage to the authorities.
   他的演说触怒了当局。
4. It is impolitic to offend people who can help you.
   触怒能帮助你的人是很失策的。