apologize

动词 apologize:

1. acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
   同义词：apologise
2. defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
   同义词：apologise, excuse, justify, rationalize, rationalise

1. I apologize.
   我很抱歉。
2. You must apologize to your sister for being so rude.
   你太无理了，必须向你姐姐道歉。
3. I must apologize.
   我必须道歉。
4. It's imperative that you apologize to him immediately.
   你必须立即向他道歉。
5. You should have the decency to apologize for what you did.
   你应该讲点礼貌，为你所做的事道歉。
6. How else can I apologize for her?
   我还能有别的方法可以向她道歉吗？
7. I must apologize for not being able to meet you.
   我因为没能接你而向你道歉。
8. Apologize to your sister!
   给你姐姐赔个不是！

a.pol.o.gize

v.intr.（不及物动词）
a.pol.o.gized,a.pol.o.giz.ing,a.pol.o.giz.es
To make excuse for or regretful acknowledgment of a fault or offense.
道歉，认错，愧悔：为错误或罪过而作的道歉或悔过
To make a formal defense or justification in speech or writing.
辩解，辩护：以口头或书面形式作的正式辩解或辩护

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apol.ogiz.er
n.（名词）