apologize
(UK usually apologise) UK [ə'pɒl.ə.dʒaɪz] US [-'pɑ:.lə-] verb intransitive
IMPROVER
■to tell someone that you are sorry for having done something that has caused them problems or unhappiness 道歉；认错；谢罪•I must apologize to Isobel for my lateness.我迟到了，必须向伊莎贝尔道个歉。 •Trains may be subject to delay on the northern line - we apologize for any inconvenience caused.北线列车可能会延误，如果给您造成任何不便，我们在此谨致歉意。 •She apologized profusely for having to leave at 3.30 p.m.她必须在下午三点半离开，对此她再三表示歉意。 Common Learner Errors apologise or apology?Warning: do not confuse the verb apologise with the noun apology :
✗ I must insist on an apologise.I must insist on an apology. |