apologize

apologize [əˈpɔlədʒaiz] vi.

1. ■ 道歉; 谢罪

2. ■ 作为正式辩护或解辩

I have come to apologize to you. 我是来向您道歉的。

I must apologize for the untidy state of the room. 屋子这么不整洁, 实在抱歉。

I must apologize for calling you so late. 实在抱歉, 这么晚给您打电话。

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习惯用语

apologize to sb.

1. ■ 向某人道歉

apologize to sb. for sth.

1. ■ 向某人为某事(为做了某事)道歉

apologize to sb. for doing sth.

1. ■ 向某人为某事(为做了某事)道歉

apologize for oneself

1. ■ 为自已解辩或辩护