acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing同义词:apologise
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning同义词:apologise, excuse, justify, rationalize, rationalise
例句
I apologize.我很抱歉。
You must apologize to your sister for being so rude.你太无理了,必须向你姐姐道歉。
I must apologize.我必须道歉。
It's imperative that you apologize to him immediately.你必须立即向他道歉。
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。
How else can I apologize for her?我还能有别的方法可以向她道歉吗?
I must apologize for not being able to meet you.我因为没能接你而向你道歉。
Apologize to your sister!给你姐姐赔个不是!
详细解释
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 【引伸】 apol.ogiz.er n.(名词)