Definition of apology in English:

apology

nounPlural apologies əˈpɒlədʒiəˈpɑlədʒi

1A regretful acknowledgement of an offence or failure.
道歉
we owe you an apology
我们应该向你道歉。
my apologies for the delay
我对事情的耽搁表示歉意。
Example sentencesExamples
- No apology for failure to deliver on costly contracts or to adopt more flexible and consumer-friendly policies.
- But he says he's principally taking action because he feels he's owed an apology.
- He nodded in acknowledgement of her apology but said nothing.
- A few professors glare at me and I smile a meek apology before turning my attention back to my friends.
- This may be a very personal question so apologies if I cause offence.
- She's an amazing techno DJ and I think you owe her an apology.
- She made a quick effort to calm her and smiled her apology at me.
- My apologies for not acknowledging the donations.
- I didn't even acknowledge her apology, and I didn't plan on ever acknowledging her apology.
- Jason smiled and accepted her apology in stride.
- But the guarded apology and the honest admission of fallibility were important signals nonetheless.
- She dismissed his apology with an impish smile, ‘Nothing I haven't heard before.’
- He acknowledged his apology couldn't make the incident and hurt go away for the victim.
- The female supervisor, working in accounting, after perfunctorily acknowledging the apology, did not want to discuss the issue further.
- I owe the rather wonderful Jane a big apology for not having yet acknowledged perhaps the nicest and most unexpected birthday greeting.
- He has made mistakes, as he himself acknowledged during a televised apology last weekend.
- She recognized it as an unspoken apology and smiled wryly as she continued.
- She smiles understandingly at my apology and takes my hand, easing my guilt.
- They extended to one another signs of affection and goodwill and offered apologies for past offences.
- A few girls giggled and a brown-haired boy yelled out an apology amidst a smile.
Synonyms
expression of regret, one's regrets
French amende honorable
informal apols
Australian/New Zealand informal beg-pardon
1. 1.1apologies A formal expression of regret at being unable to attend a meeting or social function.
  （因不能参加会议或社交活动而做的）正式道歉
  Robert can't come and sends his apologies
  Example sentencesExamples
  Those who attended, and my apologies to the embassy for the fact that another appointment running over time unfortunately made me miss the event, spoke highly of the food they sampled.
  He was the only public representative to attend the meeting although a number of others had forwarded apologies.
  Other councillors, who were unable to attend, sent their apologies and offered their support.
  I am afraid that I will have to tender my apologies to that meeting……
  At the February meeting of the Association three new members were welcomed and despite some apologies the meeting was very well attended.
  By October the Courts Service had conveyed apologies that no one would be attending the meeting.
  Under local government rules, any councillor who does not attend meetings for six months without sending apologies can be disqualified from the council.
  He sends his apologies for being unable to appear today.
  The minutes of previous meetings showed that he offered his apologies to the November meeting and attended the December meeting.
  She thanked them for their generous donation on behalf of the Kidney Foundation and gave apologies from the people who were unable to attend.
  Many farmers sent their apologies for not attending Malhamdale Show.
  I was sorry to hear about Christopher, my apologies for not attending the funeral; I was up to my neck in Borneo jungle.
  Have been severely incapacitated by latest pregnancy symptoms so apologies for absence.
  Twenty eight people attended, with seven sending formal apologies.
  He welcomed a large attendance to the meeting and there were apologies from three members.
  Lunchtime came and went, with Harold bringing a tray of simple sandwiches along the explanation that Mr. Lake had to step out for a meeting and sent his apologies.
2an apology forA very poor or inadequate example of.
勉强（或不适当的）替代物
we were shown into an apology for a bedroom
我们被领进了一间勉强算是卧室的房间。
Example sentencesExamples
- But in this sorry apology for a summer, show day on Sunday dawned with glorious sunshine and warm temperatures.
- Its American cousin makes a poor apology for a nest, it is true, merely a loose bundle or platform of sticks, as flimsily put together as a dove's nest.
- It is all very well to talk about Pub City and Fun City, but it all happens in this poor apology of a downtown, a very long way off from the workplace that gets longer by the day with every additional vehicle they buy.
Synonyms
travesty of, excuse for, inadequate example of, poor imitation of, poor substitute for, pale shadow of, mockery of, caricature of
3
another term for apologia
Example sentencesExamples
- Aristides also, a believer earnestly devoted to our religion, left, like Quadratus, an apology for the faith, addressed to Adrian.
- His new book, despite some sensible and perceptive parts, eventually collapses into abject apology for modern capitalism in general and the United States in particular.
- We are frequently urged to understand the terrorists, but too often the call to understand is code for justification and apology.
- By way of apology and, indeed, justification, let me then remind the reader of the early career of one Albert Einstein.
- The previous book is a more generic apology for the harmonization of religious and modern scientific worldviews.
- All of this gives an untimely ring to Jorg Traeger's impassioned apology for Renaissance art as a religious art.
- He wrote The pilgrim's regress: An allegorical apology for Christianity, reason and romanticism.
- Consider his words, which can be read as an apology for the Court's shameful reasoning in Bowers.
- They create their similar-sounding covers with no apology, and little theoretical justification.
- The claim ‘I was striving to advance human knowledge’ should be regarded as a stout ethical defence, not an apology.
- Just war theory has in practice been little more than a religious apology for the excesses of empire.
- Mr Clarke argues the same case, with added apologies for restricting personal freedom.
- We can write letters to foreign newspapers, websites, post personal apologies on our blogs.
- First, in arguing that atheism is unscientific I do not wish to present an apology for any theistic doctrine or any particular religious faith.
- The one twist in this otherwise predictable apology for capitalism is the draping of Marx in the clothes of capital.
Synonyms
defence, apologia, justification, vindication

Phrases

with apologies to

Used to introduce a parody or adaptation of a particular person's work.
here, with apologies to Rudyard Kipling, is a more apt version of ‘If’
Example sentencesExamples
- But, with apologies to Neil Armstrong, that's one small step for mankind at Wrigley.
- Editor's note: An excerpt of a script treatment now making the rounds in Hollywood is reprinted here, with apologies to Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola.
- Walker's story, with apologies to Laura Ingalls Wilder, is called ‘The Longest Winter’.
- ‘And with apologies to W B Yeats, I believe that ‘things can come together, and that the centre can hold’.
- Kovaka offers his verse with apologies to early-century poet and humorist Franklin Pierce Adams, author of one of the best-titled books of all time, the 1911 Tobogganing on Parnassus.
- But there is a time, with apologies to Jose Limon and Ecclesiastes, to pursue a column, and there is a time to retire a column.
- So with apologies to Graham Greene, it behoves us to ask: is it truly the end of the affair between these two economic behemoths?
- This editorial begins with apologies to former President Clinton's campaign manager James Carville for the paraphrasing of his now famous motto.
- Or, to put it negatively, and with apologies to (the heirs and assigns of) Jacqueline Susann: Once is Not Enough.
- The lesson I learned, with apologies to Hamlet, is that the play's not the thing wherein we'll catch the conscience of a prosecutor.
- So, with apologies to Karl Marx and Margaret Thatcher, the rallying cry should be: ‘Localists of the World Unite - There is an Alternative’.
- Here's a beginning, with apologies to Sarah Waters and Michel Faber (and a nod to George MacDonald Fraser).
- Second, with apologies to the noted feminist who first used the comparison in another way, a badge resembles a gun about as much as a fish resembles a bicycle.
- My most recent working life has been in health, housing, and Treaty settlements, and, with apologies to St Paul, the greatest of these is Treaty settlements.
- A largely scientifically correct version of an imaginary radio broadcast with apologies to HG Welles.

Origin

Mid 16th century (denoting a formal defence against an accusation): from French apologie, or via late Latin from Greek apologia 'a speech in one's own defence', from apo 'away'+ -logia (see -logy).

Used in legal contexts at first, an apology was a formal defence against an accusation; it goes back to Greek apologia ‘a speech in one's own defence’.

Definition of apology in US English:

apology

nounəˈpɑlədʒiəˈpäləjē

1A regretful acknowledgment of an offense or failure.
道歉
we owe you an apology
我们应该向你道歉。
I make no apologies for supporting that policy
Example sentencesExamples
- She made a quick effort to calm her and smiled her apology at me.
- They extended to one another signs of affection and goodwill and offered apologies for past offences.
- He nodded in acknowledgement of her apology but said nothing.
- She smiles understandingly at my apology and takes my hand, easing my guilt.
- She's an amazing techno DJ and I think you owe her an apology.
- But he says he's principally taking action because he feels he's owed an apology.
- I didn't even acknowledge her apology, and I didn't plan on ever acknowledging her apology.
- He has made mistakes, as he himself acknowledged during a televised apology last weekend.
- This may be a very personal question so apologies if I cause offence.
- Jason smiled and accepted her apology in stride.
- A few girls giggled and a brown-haired boy yelled out an apology amidst a smile.
- He acknowledged his apology couldn't make the incident and hurt go away for the victim.
- No apology for failure to deliver on costly contracts or to adopt more flexible and consumer-friendly policies.
- She dismissed his apology with an impish smile, ‘Nothing I haven't heard before.’
- The female supervisor, working in accounting, after perfunctorily acknowledging the apology, did not want to discuss the issue further.
- But the guarded apology and the honest admission of fallibility were important signals nonetheless.
- My apologies for not acknowledging the donations.
- A few professors glare at me and I smile a meek apology before turning my attention back to my friends.
- She recognized it as an unspoken apology and smiled wryly as she continued.
- I owe the rather wonderful Jane a big apology for not having yet acknowledged perhaps the nicest and most unexpected birthday greeting.
Synonyms
expression of regret, one's regrets
1. 1.1apologies Used to express formally one's regret at being unable to attend a meeting or social function.
  （因不能参加会议或社交活动而做的）正式道歉
  apologies for absence were received from Miss Brown
  收到了布朗小姐因不能出席而所写的道歉信。
  my apologies for the delay
  我对事情的耽搁表示歉意。
  Example sentencesExamples
  I was sorry to hear about Christopher, my apologies for not attending the funeral; I was up to my neck in Borneo jungle.
  Other councillors, who were unable to attend, sent their apologies and offered their support.
  I am afraid that I will have to tender my apologies to that meeting……
  Many farmers sent their apologies for not attending Malhamdale Show.
  He sends his apologies for being unable to appear today.
  Twenty eight people attended, with seven sending formal apologies.
  Lunchtime came and went, with Harold bringing a tray of simple sandwiches along the explanation that Mr. Lake had to step out for a meeting and sent his apologies.
  By October the Courts Service had conveyed apologies that no one would be attending the meeting.
  He welcomed a large attendance to the meeting and there were apologies from three members.
  Have been severely incapacitated by latest pregnancy symptoms so apologies for absence.
  Under local government rules, any councillor who does not attend meetings for six months without sending apologies can be disqualified from the council.
  She thanked them for their generous donation on behalf of the Kidney Foundation and gave apologies from the people who were unable to attend.
  Those who attended, and my apologies to the embassy for the fact that another appointment running over time unfortunately made me miss the event, spoke highly of the food they sampled.
  The minutes of previous meetings showed that he offered his apologies to the November meeting and attended the December meeting.
  At the February meeting of the Association three new members were welcomed and despite some apologies the meeting was very well attended.
  He was the only public representative to attend the meeting although a number of others had forwarded apologies.
2an apology forA very poor or inadequate example of.
勉强（或不适当的）替代物
we were shown into an apology for a bedroom
我们被领进了一间勉强算是卧室的房间。
Example sentencesExamples
- Its American cousin makes a poor apology for a nest, it is true, merely a loose bundle or platform of sticks, as flimsily put together as a dove's nest.
- But in this sorry apology for a summer, show day on Sunday dawned with glorious sunshine and warm temperatures.
- It is all very well to talk about Pub City and Fun City, but it all happens in this poor apology of a downtown, a very long way off from the workplace that gets longer by the day with every additional vehicle they buy.
Synonyms
travesty of, excuse for, inadequate example of, poor imitation of, poor substitute for, pale shadow of, mockery of, caricature of
3A reasoned argument or writing in justification of something, typically a theory or religious doctrine.
a specious apology for capitalism
Example sentencesExamples
- First, in arguing that atheism is unscientific I do not wish to present an apology for any theistic doctrine or any particular religious faith.
- The one twist in this otherwise predictable apology for capitalism is the draping of Marx in the clothes of capital.
- Consider his words, which can be read as an apology for the Court's shameful reasoning in Bowers.
- We are frequently urged to understand the terrorists, but too often the call to understand is code for justification and apology.
- They create their similar-sounding covers with no apology, and little theoretical justification.
- The previous book is a more generic apology for the harmonization of religious and modern scientific worldviews.
- By way of apology and, indeed, justification, let me then remind the reader of the early career of one Albert Einstein.
- Aristides also, a believer earnestly devoted to our religion, left, like Quadratus, an apology for the faith, addressed to Adrian.
- He wrote The pilgrim's regress: An allegorical apology for Christianity, reason and romanticism.
- His new book, despite some sensible and perceptive parts, eventually collapses into abject apology for modern capitalism in general and the United States in particular.
- All of this gives an untimely ring to Jorg Traeger's impassioned apology for Renaissance art as a religious art.
- Mr Clarke argues the same case, with added apologies for restricting personal freedom.
- Just war theory has in practice been little more than a religious apology for the excesses of empire.
- We can write letters to foreign newspapers, websites, post personal apologies on our blogs.
- The claim ‘I was striving to advance human knowledge’ should be regarded as a stout ethical defence, not an apology.
Synonyms
defence, apologia, justification, vindication

Phrases

with apologies to

Used before the name of an author or artist to indicate that something is a parody or adaptation of their work.
用于作者或艺术家姓名之前，表示作品中有模仿或改编自其作品之处模仿之处，敬请谅鉴
here, with apologies to Rudyard Kipling, is a more apt version of “If.”
Example sentencesExamples
- So with apologies to Graham Greene, it behoves us to ask: is it truly the end of the affair between these two economic behemoths?
- The lesson I learned, with apologies to Hamlet, is that the play's not the thing wherein we'll catch the conscience of a prosecutor.
- Editor's note: An excerpt of a script treatment now making the rounds in Hollywood is reprinted here, with apologies to Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola.
- Second, with apologies to the noted feminist who first used the comparison in another way, a badge resembles a gun about as much as a fish resembles a bicycle.
- Kovaka offers his verse with apologies to early-century poet and humorist Franklin Pierce Adams, author of one of the best-titled books of all time, the 1911 Tobogganing on Parnassus.
- ‘And with apologies to W B Yeats, I believe that ‘things can come together, and that the centre can hold’.
- Or, to put it negatively, and with apologies to (the heirs and assigns of) Jacqueline Susann: Once is Not Enough.
- My most recent working life has been in health, housing, and Treaty settlements, and, with apologies to St Paul, the greatest of these is Treaty settlements.
- A largely scientifically correct version of an imaginary radio broadcast with apologies to HG Welles.
- Here's a beginning, with apologies to Sarah Waters and Michel Faber (and a nod to George MacDonald Fraser).
- Walker's story, with apologies to Laura Ingalls Wilder, is called ‘The Longest Winter’.
- But, with apologies to Neil Armstrong, that's one small step for mankind at Wrigley.
- This editorial begins with apologies to former President Clinton's campaign manager James Carville for the paraphrasing of his now famous motto.
- So, with apologies to Karl Marx and Margaret Thatcher, the rallying cry should be: ‘Localists of the World Unite - There is an Alternative’.
- But there is a time, with apologies to Jose Limon and Ecclesiastes, to pursue a column, and there is a time to retire a column.

Origin

Mid 16th century (denoting a formal defense against an accusation): from French apologie, or via late Latin from Greek apologia ‘a speech in one's own defense’, from apo ‘away’ + -logia (see -logy).

单词	apology
释义	Definition of apology in English: apology nounPlural apologies əˈpɒlədʒiəˈpɑlədʒi 1A regretful acknowledgement of an offence or failure. 道歉 we owe you an apology 我们应该向你道歉。 my apologies for the delay 我对事情的耽搁表示歉意。 Example sentencesExamples No apology for failure to deliver on costly contracts or to adopt more flexible and consumer-friendly policies. But he says he's principally taking action because he feels he's owed an apology. He nodded in acknowledgement of her apology but said nothing. A few professors glare at me and I smile a meek apology before turning my attention back to my friends. This may be a very personal question so apologies if I cause offence. She's an amazing techno DJ and I think you owe her an apology. She made a quick effort to calm her and smiled her apology at me. My apologies for not acknowledging the donations. I didn't even acknowledge her apology, and I didn't plan on ever acknowledging her apology. Jason smiled and accepted her apology in stride. But the guarded apology and the honest admission of fallibility were important signals nonetheless. She dismissed his apology with an impish smile, ‘Nothing I haven't heard before.’ He acknowledged his apology couldn't make the incident and hurt go away for the victim. The female supervisor, working in accounting, after perfunctorily acknowledging the apology, did not want to discuss the issue further. I owe the rather wonderful Jane a big apology for not having yet acknowledged perhaps the nicest and most unexpected birthday greeting. He has made mistakes, as he himself acknowledged during a televised apology last weekend. She recognized it as an unspoken apology and smiled wryly as she continued. She smiles understandingly at my apology and takes my hand, easing my guilt. They extended to one another signs of affection and goodwill and offered apologies for past offences. A few girls giggled and a brown-haired boy yelled out an apology amidst a smile. Synonyms expression of regret, one's regrets French amende honorable informal apols Australian/New Zealand informal beg-pardon 1.1apologies A formal expression of regret at being unable to attend a meeting or social function. （因不能参加会议或社交活动而做的）正式道歉 Robert can't come and sends his apologies Example sentencesExamples Those who attended, and my apologies to the embassy for the fact that another appointment running over time unfortunately made me miss the event, spoke highly of the food they sampled. He was the only public representative to attend the meeting although a number of others had forwarded apologies. Other councillors, who were unable to attend, sent their apologies and offered their support. I am afraid that I will have to tender my apologies to that meeting…… At the February meeting of the Association three new members were welcomed and despite some apologies the meeting was very well attended. By October the Courts Service had conveyed apologies that no one would be attending the meeting. Under local government rules, any councillor who does not attend meetings for six months without sending apologies can be disqualified from the council. He sends his apologies for being unable to appear today. The minutes of previous meetings showed that he offered his apologies to the November meeting and attended the December meeting. She thanked them for their generous donation on behalf of the Kidney Foundation and gave apologies from the people who were unable to attend. Many farmers sent their apologies for not attending Malhamdale Show. I was sorry to hear about Christopher, my apologies for not attending the funeral; I was up to my neck in Borneo jungle. Have been severely incapacitated by latest pregnancy symptoms so apologies for absence. Twenty eight people attended, with seven sending formal apologies. He welcomed a large attendance to the meeting and there were apologies from three members. Lunchtime came and went, with Harold bringing a tray of simple sandwiches along the explanation that Mr. Lake had to step out for a meeting and sent his apologies. 2an apology forA very poor or inadequate example of. 勉强（或不适当的）替代物 we were shown into an apology for a bedroom 我们被领进了一间勉强算是卧室的房间。 Example sentencesExamples But in this sorry apology for a summer, show day on Sunday dawned with glorious sunshine and warm temperatures. Its American cousin makes a poor apology for a nest, it is true, merely a loose bundle or platform of sticks, as flimsily put together as a dove's nest. It is all very well to talk about Pub City and Fun City, but it all happens in this poor apology of a downtown, a very long way off from the workplace that gets longer by the day with every additional vehicle they buy. Synonyms travesty of, excuse for, inadequate example of, poor imitation of, poor substitute for, pale shadow of, mockery of, caricature of 3 another term for apologia Example sentencesExamples Aristides also, a believer earnestly devoted to our religion, left, like Quadratus, an apology for the faith, addressed to Adrian. His new book, despite some sensible and perceptive parts, eventually collapses into abject apology for modern capitalism in general and the United States in particular. We are frequently urged to understand the terrorists, but too often the call to understand is code for justification and apology. By way of apology and, indeed, justification, let me then remind the reader of the early career of one Albert Einstein. The previous book is a more generic apology for the harmonization of religious and modern scientific worldviews. All of this gives an untimely ring to Jorg Traeger's impassioned apology for Renaissance art as a religious art. He wrote The pilgrim's regress: An allegorical apology for Christianity, reason and romanticism. Consider his words, which can be read as an apology for the Court's shameful reasoning in Bowers. They create their similar-sounding covers with no apology, and little theoretical justification. The claim ‘I was striving to advance human knowledge’ should be regarded as a stout ethical defence, not an apology. Just war theory has in practice been little more than a religious apology for the excesses of empire. Mr Clarke argues the same case, with added apologies for restricting personal freedom. We can write letters to foreign newspapers, websites, post personal apologies on our blogs. First, in arguing that atheism is unscientific I do not wish to present an apology for any theistic doctrine or any particular religious faith. The one twist in this otherwise predictable apology for capitalism is the draping of Marx in the clothes of capital. Synonyms defence, apologia, justification, vindication Phrases with apologies to Used to introduce a parody or adaptation of a particular person's work. here, with apologies to Rudyard Kipling, is a more apt version of ‘If’ Example sentencesExamples But, with apologies to Neil Armstrong, that's one small step for mankind at Wrigley. Editor's note: An excerpt of a script treatment now making the rounds in Hollywood is reprinted here, with apologies to Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola. Walker's story, with apologies to Laura Ingalls Wilder, is called ‘The Longest Winter’. ‘And with apologies to W B Yeats, I believe that ‘things can come together, and that the centre can hold’. Kovaka offers his verse with apologies to early-century poet and humorist Franklin Pierce Adams, author of one of the best-titled books of all time, the 1911 Tobogganing on Parnassus. But there is a time, with apologies to Jose Limon and Ecclesiastes, to pursue a column, and there is a time to retire a column. So with apologies to Graham Greene, it behoves us to ask: is it truly the end of the affair between these two economic behemoths? This editorial begins with apologies to former President Clinton's campaign manager James Carville for the paraphrasing of his now famous motto. Or, to put it negatively, and with apologies to (the heirs and assigns of) Jacqueline Susann: Once is Not Enough. The lesson I learned, with apologies to Hamlet, is that the play's not the thing wherein we'll catch the conscience of a prosecutor. So, with apologies to Karl Marx and Margaret Thatcher, the rallying cry should be: ‘Localists of the World Unite - There is an Alternative’. Here's a beginning, with apologies to Sarah Waters and Michel Faber (and a nod to George MacDonald Fraser). Second, with apologies to the noted feminist who first used the comparison in another way, a badge resembles a gun about as much as a fish resembles a bicycle. My most recent working life has been in health, housing, and Treaty settlements, and, with apologies to St Paul, the greatest of these is Treaty settlements. A largely scientifically correct version of an imaginary radio broadcast with apologies to HG Welles. Origin Mid 16th century (denoting a formal defence against an accusation): from French apologie, or via late Latin from Greek apologia 'a speech in one's own defence', from apo 'away'+ -logia (see -logy). Used in legal contexts at first, an apology was a formal defence against an accusation; it goes back to Greek apologia ‘a speech in one's own defence’. noun.1 phr. Definition of apology in US English: apology nounəˈpɑlədʒiəˈpäləjē 1A regretful acknowledgment of an offense or failure. 道歉 we owe you an apology 我们应该向你道歉。 I make no apologies for supporting that policy Example sentencesExamples She made a quick effort to calm her and smiled her apology at me. They extended to one another signs of affection and goodwill and offered apologies for past offences. He nodded in acknowledgement of her apology but said nothing. She smiles understandingly at my apology and takes my hand, easing my guilt. She's an amazing techno DJ and I think you owe her an apology. But he says he's principally taking action because he feels he's owed an apology. I didn't even acknowledge her apology, and I didn't plan on ever acknowledging her apology. He has made mistakes, as he himself acknowledged during a televised apology last weekend. This may be a very personal question so apologies if I cause offence. Jason smiled and accepted her apology in stride. A few girls giggled and a brown-haired boy yelled out an apology amidst a smile. He acknowledged his apology couldn't make the incident and hurt go away for the victim. No apology for failure to deliver on costly contracts or to adopt more flexible and consumer-friendly policies. She dismissed his apology with an impish smile, ‘Nothing I haven't heard before.’ The female supervisor, working in accounting, after perfunctorily acknowledging the apology, did not want to discuss the issue further. But the guarded apology and the honest admission of fallibility were important signals nonetheless. My apologies for not acknowledging the donations. A few professors glare at me and I smile a meek apology before turning my attention back to my friends. She recognized it as an unspoken apology and smiled wryly as she continued. I owe the rather wonderful Jane a big apology for not having yet acknowledged perhaps the nicest and most unexpected birthday greeting. Synonyms expression of regret, one's regrets 1.1apologies Used to express formally one's regret at being unable to attend a meeting or social function. （因不能参加会议或社交活动而做的）正式道歉 apologies for absence were received from Miss Brown 收到了布朗小姐因不能出席而所写的道歉信。 my apologies for the delay 我对事情的耽搁表示歉意。 Example sentencesExamples I was sorry to hear about Christopher, my apologies for not attending the funeral; I was up to my neck in Borneo jungle. Other councillors, who were unable to attend, sent their apologies and offered their support. I am afraid that I will have to tender my apologies to that meeting…… Many farmers sent their apologies for not attending Malhamdale Show. He sends his apologies for being unable to appear today. Twenty eight people attended, with seven sending formal apologies. Lunchtime came and went, with Harold bringing a tray of simple sandwiches along the explanation that Mr. Lake had to step out for a meeting and sent his apologies. By October the Courts Service had conveyed apologies that no one would be attending the meeting. He welcomed a large attendance to the meeting and there were apologies from three members. Have been severely incapacitated by latest pregnancy symptoms so apologies for absence. Under local government rules, any councillor who does not attend meetings for six months without sending apologies can be disqualified from the council. She thanked them for their generous donation on behalf of the Kidney Foundation and gave apologies from the people who were unable to attend. Those who attended, and my apologies to the embassy for the fact that another appointment running over time unfortunately made me miss the event, spoke highly of the food they sampled. The minutes of previous meetings showed that he offered his apologies to the November meeting and attended the December meeting. At the February meeting of the Association three new members were welcomed and despite some apologies the meeting was very well attended. He was the only public representative to attend the meeting although a number of others had forwarded apologies. 2an apology forA very poor or inadequate example of. 勉强（或不适当的）替代物 we were shown into an apology for a bedroom 我们被领进了一间勉强算是卧室的房间。 Example sentencesExamples Its American cousin makes a poor apology for a nest, it is true, merely a loose bundle or platform of sticks, as flimsily put together as a dove's nest. But in this sorry apology for a summer, show day on Sunday dawned with glorious sunshine and warm temperatures. It is all very well to talk about Pub City and Fun City, but it all happens in this poor apology of a downtown, a very long way off from the workplace that gets longer by the day with every additional vehicle they buy. Synonyms travesty of, excuse for, inadequate example of, poor imitation of, poor substitute for, pale shadow of, mockery of, caricature of 3A reasoned argument or writing in justification of something, typically a theory or religious doctrine. a specious apology for capitalism Example sentencesExamples First, in arguing that atheism is unscientific I do not wish to present an apology for any theistic doctrine or any particular religious faith. The one twist in this otherwise predictable apology for capitalism is the draping of Marx in the clothes of capital. Consider his words, which can be read as an apology for the Court's shameful reasoning in Bowers. We are frequently urged to understand the terrorists, but too often the call to understand is code for justification and apology. They create their similar-sounding covers with no apology, and little theoretical justification. The previous book is a more generic apology for the harmonization of religious and modern scientific worldviews. By way of apology and, indeed, justification, let me then remind the reader of the early career of one Albert Einstein. Aristides also, a believer earnestly devoted to our religion, left, like Quadratus, an apology for the faith, addressed to Adrian. He wrote The pilgrim's regress: An allegorical apology for Christianity, reason and romanticism. His new book, despite some sensible and perceptive parts, eventually collapses into abject apology for modern capitalism in general and the United States in particular. All of this gives an untimely ring to Jorg Traeger's impassioned apology for Renaissance art as a religious art. Mr Clarke argues the same case, with added apologies for restricting personal freedom. Just war theory has in practice been little more than a religious apology for the excesses of empire. We can write letters to foreign newspapers, websites, post personal apologies on our blogs. The claim ‘I was striving to advance human knowledge’ should be regarded as a stout ethical defence, not an apology. Synonyms defence, apologia, justification, vindication Phrases with apologies to Used before the name of an author or artist to indicate that something is a parody or adaptation of their work. 用于作者或艺术家姓名之前，表示作品中有模仿或改编自其作品之处模仿之处，敬请谅鉴 here, with apologies to Rudyard Kipling, is a more apt version of “If.” Example sentencesExamples So with apologies to Graham Greene, it behoves us to ask: is it truly the end of the affair between these two economic behemoths? The lesson I learned, with apologies to Hamlet, is that the play's not the thing wherein we'll catch the conscience of a prosecutor. Editor's note: An excerpt of a script treatment now making the rounds in Hollywood is reprinted here, with apologies to Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola. Second, with apologies to the noted feminist who first used the comparison in another way, a badge resembles a gun about as much as a fish resembles a bicycle. Kovaka offers his verse with apologies to early-century poet and humorist Franklin Pierce Adams, author of one of the best-titled books of all time, the 1911 Tobogganing on Parnassus. ‘And with apologies to W B Yeats, I believe that ‘things can come together, and that the centre can hold’. Or, to put it negatively, and with apologies to (the heirs and assigns of) Jacqueline Susann: Once is Not Enough. My most recent working life has been in health, housing, and Treaty settlements, and, with apologies to St Paul, the greatest of these is Treaty settlements. A largely scientifically correct version of an imaginary radio broadcast with apologies to HG Welles. Here's a beginning, with apologies to Sarah Waters and Michel Faber (and a nod to George MacDonald Fraser). Walker's story, with apologies to Laura Ingalls Wilder, is called ‘The Longest Winter’. But, with apologies to Neil Armstrong, that's one small step for mankind at Wrigley. This editorial begins with apologies to former President Clinton's campaign manager James Carville for the paraphrasing of his now famous motto. So, with apologies to Karl Marx and Margaret Thatcher, the rallying cry should be: ‘Localists of the World Unite - There is an Alternative’. But there is a time, with apologies to Jose Limon and Ecclesiastes, to pursue a column, and there is a time to retire a column. Origin Mid 16th century (denoting a formal defense against an accusation): from French apologie, or via late Latin from Greek apologia ‘a speech in one's own defense’, from apo ‘away’ + -logia (see -logy). noun.1 phr.
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