excuse oneself 1. 要求得到原谅；为自己辩解 He excused himself for his delay. 他因耽搁而请求原谅。 2. 请求准予离开；说声“请原谅”后离开 She excused herself (from the table) and went to the ladies' room. 她说声“请原谅”后离开上洗手间去了。 3. 请求免除；得到解脱 He excused himself from the meeting (game). 他要求不参加这次会议(这场比赛)。 excuse oneself from any responsibility 不肯负任何责任