| 词组 | apologize |
| 释义 | apologize also apologise BrE /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz $ əˈpɑː-/ verb to tell someone that you are sorry that you have done something wrongadverbssincerely apologize We sincerely apologize for the delay.humbly apologize (=apologize in a way that shows you know you were wrong) I humbly apologize for any offence I may have caused.apologize profusely (=apologize a lot) He apologized profusely for arriving so late.apologize publicly The company apologized publicly for the way customers had been treated.prepositionsapologize to sb I think you should apologize to your brother.apologize for sth The airline apologized for the mistake.apologize on behalf of sb I’d like to apologize on behalf of the company for what has happened.phrasesI want to apologize/I’d like to apologize I want to apologize for the other night. I’m afraid I drank too much.I do apologize I’m so sorry, I do apologize (=used for emphasis, in spoken English).I must apologize I must apologize for disturbing you at this time of night.there’s no need to apologize “I’m sorry about your plate.” “There’s no need to apologize. It could happen to anyone.”THESAURUS: apologize say (that you are) sorry to apologize for something you have done. Say sorry is less formal than apologize. It is used especially in spoken English, when talking about apologizing for everyday things: If you say sorry, I’m sure she will forgive you. | I wanted to say that I’m sorry for the other day. offer your apologies to apologize for something that has happened – used especially in official contexts: I am writing to offer our apologies for any inconvenience that may have been caused. | The company offered its apologies to the people who had been affected by the strike. send your apologies to apologize for not being at a meeting: Unfortunately Jenny can’t be here today. She sends her apologies. |
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