C2 noun خنثی

apology

/əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/

An expression of regret for a fault or offense, or a formal justification of a position or belief. At an advanced level, it encompasses both the act of seeking forgiveness and a structured defense of a doctrine or action.

مثال‌ها

3 از 5
1

I owe you a sincere apology for missing our meeting yesterday.

I owe you a sincere apology for missing our meeting yesterday.

2

The corporation was compelled to issue a public apology following the environmental disaster.

The corporation was compelled to issue a public apology following the environmental disaster.

3

Sorry about that; please accept this quick apology for the delay.

Sorry about that; please accept this quick apology for the delay.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
apology
Verb
apologize
قید
apologetically
صفت
apologetic
مرتبط
apologist
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راهنمای حفظ

Think of the Greek 'apologia' (a speech in defense). If you are 'apologizing', you are giving your side of the story while acknowledging the fault.

آزمون سریع

The diplomat was forced to ______ a formal apology after his remarks caused an international outcry.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: issue

مثال‌ها

1

I owe you a sincere apology for missing our meeting yesterday.

everyday

I owe you a sincere apology for missing our meeting yesterday.

2

The corporation was compelled to issue a public apology following the environmental disaster.

formal

The corporation was compelled to issue a public apology following the environmental disaster.

3

Sorry about that; please accept this quick apology for the delay.

informal

Sorry about that; please accept this quick apology for the delay.

4

Plato's 'Apology' serves as a rhetorical defense of Socrates' philosophical life rather than a plea for forgiveness.

academic

Plato's 'Apology' serves as a rhetorical defense of Socrates' philosophical life rather than a plea for forgiveness.

5

We received a formal apology from the vendor regarding the breach of the service-level agreement.

business

We received a formal apology from the vendor regarding the breach of the service-level agreement.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
apology
Verb
apologize
قید
apologetically
صفت
apologetic
مرتبط
apologist

ترکیب‌های رایج

profuse apology profuse apology
tender an apology tender an apology
heartfelt apology heartfelt apology
demand an apology demand an apology
abject apology abject apology

عبارات رایج

accepted with no apology

accepted with no apology

a poor apology for

a poor apology for (meaning a poor substitute for)

my sincerest apologies

my sincerest apologies

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

apology vs excuse

An apology accepts responsibility for a mistake, whereas an excuse often attempts to shift or mitigate that responsibility.

apology vs apologist

An apology is the statement itself; an apologist is a person who argues in defense of something, often a controversial belief.

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نکات کاربردی

In C2 contexts, 'apology' can mean a formal defense (apologia). When used for regret, it is often paired with the verb 'offer', 'tender', or 'issue'.

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اشتباهات رایج

Learners often use 'make an apology' in formal writing; while correct, 'offer' or 'tender' an apology is more sophisticated for professional or academic registers.

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راهنمای حفظ

Think of the Greek 'apologia' (a speech in defense). If you are 'apologizing', you are giving your side of the story while acknowledging the fault.

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ریشه کلمه

Derived from the Greek 'apologia', a speech made in defense.

الگوهای دستوری

Countable noun: apologies (plural) Often followed by the preposition 'for' (an apology for the delay) Often followed by the preposition 'to' (an apology to the staff)
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بافت فرهنگی

In many diplomatic contexts, an official apology is a highly symbolic act that can influence international relations or legal settlements.

آزمون سریع

The diplomat was forced to ______ a formal apology after his remarks caused an international outcry.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: issue

لغات مرتبط

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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