apologize

IPA/əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/
KK[əpˈɑlədʒˌaɪz]IPA/əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/

apologize — verb

  • apologizepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • apologizeshe / she / it
  • apologizedpast simple
  • apologizing-ing form

1. to tell another person that you feel bad about a mistake or hurtful action you d

1.動詞不及物A2
釋義

to tell another person that you feel bad about a mistake or hurtful action you did, and that you wish it had not happened.

例句

Wren apologized to his sister for breaking her favorite coffee mug.

apologize to + person + for + noun

The airline sincerely apologized for the long delay at the gate.

collocation: sincerely apologize

同義詞
  • say sorry

    everyday informal phrasing; common in spoken English

  • express regret

    more formal; used in news reports and official statements

  • make amends

    broader — includes actions to fix the harm, not just words

文法句型

apologize to + person

apologize for + noun/-ing

apologize to + person + for + noun/-ing

用法筆記

Spelled 'apologize' in American English and usually 'apologise' in British English; both forms are pronounced the same and used the same way.

常見錯誤

❌I apologized him for being late.
✅I apologized to him for being late.
💡the person who receives the apology takes 'to', not a direct object.
❌She apologized about losing the keys.
✅She apologized for losing the keys.
💡use 'for' before the action or thing you are sorry about.