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apologize

/əˈpɒləd͡ʒaɪz/ /əˈpɑləd͡ʒaɪz/

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verb

道歉，认错。

(often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends

Examples :

"My correspondent apologized for not answering my letter."

我的通信人因为没有回复我的信而向我道歉了。

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verb

道歉，赔礼。

To express regret that a certain event has occurred.

Examples :

"My sister apologized for breaking the vase. "

我妹妹为打碎花瓶的事道歉了。

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verb

道歉，赔礼。

To make an apologia or defense; to act as apologist.

Examples :

"The student apologized for not completing the assignment, offering a detailed explanation of the reasons why. "

这名学生为没有完成作业表示了歉意，并详细解释了其中的原因，相当于为自己辩解。

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