单词 | apologize |
释义 | apologize apologize (UK USUALLY apologise) /əˈpɒl.ə.dʒaɪz/ aep /-ˈpɑː.lə-/ verb [I] ↑Verb Endings for apologize ► B1 to tell someone that you are sorry for having done something that has caused them problems or unhappiness: » I must apologize to Isobel for my lateness.» Trains may be subject to delay - we apologize for any inconvenience caused.» She apologized profusely for having to leave at 3.30 p.m. Thesaurus+: ↑Making and accepting apologies • • • Extra Examples:» I tried to apologize, but he just screamed abuse at me.» Trains may be subject to delay on the northern line - we apologize for any inconvenience caused.» Imagine the humiliation of having to apologize.» She apologized profusely for having to leave at 3.30 p.m.» He knew he had been wrong, and duly apologized.Common mistake: apologize or apology?! Warning: do not confuse the verb apologize with the noun apology:✗ I must insist on an apologize.» I must insist on an apology. |
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