apologize

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

apologize — 動詞

  • 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

道歉

向某人說對不起，承認自己做錯事

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.

馬庫斯向妹妹道歉，因為他打破了她最喜歡的咖啡杯。

apologize to + person + for + noun

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

航空公司為登機門的長時間延誤誠摯地道歉。

collocation: sincerely apologize

常見搭配
  • apologize sincerely
  • apologize profusely
  • apologize publicly
  • apologize in person
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.

同根字

常見搭配

名詞搭配

副詞搭配

常用片語

  • apologize on behalf of
  • I must apologize
  • refuse to apologize

介系詞搭配

  • to (a person)
  • for (an action)