C2 noun 중립

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
apology
Verb
apologize
부사
apologetically
형용사
apologetic
관련
apologist
💡

암기 팁

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.

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: issue

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
apology
Verb
apologize
부사
apologetically
형용사
apologetic
관련
apologist

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

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.

📝

사용 참고사항

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'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

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

💡

암기 팁

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.

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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)
🌍

문화적 맥락

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: issue

관련 단어

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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