C2 noun 中性

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.

例句

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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.

词族

名词
apology
Verb
apologize
副词
apologetically
形容词
apologetic
相关
apologist
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记忆技巧

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.

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: issue

例句

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.

词族

名词
apology
Verb
apologize
副词
apologetically
形容词
apologetic
相关
apologist

常见搭配

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

常用短语

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

容易混淆的词

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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使用说明

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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常见错误

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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记忆技巧

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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词源

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

语法模式

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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文化背景

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: issue

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homogratacy

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multipatership

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periluddom

C1

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circummentcy

C1

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adcedent

C1

Describing a person, entity, or state that is in the process of acceding to an existing agreement, treaty, or organization. It refers to the act of joining or consenting to be bound by terms previously established by others.

misvalness

C1

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homotactible

C1

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repatible

C1

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