apology
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5I owe you a sincere apology for missing our meeting yesterday.
I owe you a sincere apology for missing our meeting yesterday.
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.
Sorry about that; please accept this quick apology for the delay.
Sorry about that; please accept this quick apology for the delay.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
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.
Quiz rápido
The diplomat was forced to ______ a formal apology after his remarks caused an international outcry.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: issue
Exemplos
I owe you a sincere apology for missing our meeting yesterday.
everydayI owe you a sincere apology for missing our meeting yesterday.
The corporation was compelled to issue a public apology following the environmental disaster.
formalThe corporation was compelled to issue a public apology following the environmental disaster.
Sorry about that; please accept this quick apology for the delay.
informalSorry about that; please accept this quick apology for the delay.
Plato's 'Apology' serves as a rhetorical defense of Socrates' philosophical life rather than a plea for forgiveness.
academicPlato's 'Apology' serves as a rhetorical defense of Socrates' philosophical life rather than a plea for forgiveness.
We received a formal apology from the vendor regarding the breach of the service-level agreement.
businessWe received a formal apology from the vendor regarding the breach of the service-level agreement.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
An apology accepts responsibility for a mistake, whereas an excuse often attempts to shift or mitigate that responsibility.
An apology is the statement itself; an apologist is a person who argues in defense of something, often a controversial belief.
Notas de uso
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'.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'make an apology' in formal writing; while correct, 'offer' or 'tender' an apology is more sophisticated for professional or academic registers.
Dica de memorização
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.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Greek 'apologia', a speech made in defense.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many diplomatic contexts, an official apology is a highly symbolic act that can influence international relations or legal settlements.
Quiz rápido
The diplomat was forced to ______ a formal apology after his remarks caused an international outcry.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: issue
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