1. 近岸的；近海的
Offshore means situated or happening in the sea, near to the coast.

2. （风）向海的，离岸的
An offshore wind blows from the land towards the sea.

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.

1. (of winds) coming from the land

e.g. offshore winds

Synonym: seaward

2. at some distance from the shore

e.g. offshore oil reserves
an offshore island