How do you use "apologize" in a sentence?

I apologise for being late to the meeting. She refused to apologise for her comments. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the delay.

apologize

Q: What does "apologize" mean?

To express regret for something done wrong; to say sorry Apologise (British spelling) or apologize (American spelling) means to say sorry for something, especially for causing hurt or inconvenience. An 'apology' is the expression of regret. British people are known for apologising frequently, even for things that aren't their fault!

Vocabulary Word BritishAmerican ★★★☆☆ Moderate Neutral

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Significado: To express regret for something done wrong; to say sorry

道歉，认错

disculparse, pedir perdón

謝る、謝罪する

사과하다, 사죄하다

Apologise (British spelling) or apologize (American spelling) means to say sorry for something, especially for causing hurt or inconvenience. An 'apology' is the expression of regret. British people are known for apologising frequently, even for things that aren't their fault!

Apologise（英式拼写）或apologize（美式拼写）意思是为某事道歉，特别是因为造成伤害或不便。'Apology'是表达遗憾的方式。英国人以频繁道歉而闻名，即使是不是他们的错！

Apologise (ortografía británica) o apologize (ortografía americana) significa decir lo siento por algo, especialmente por causar daño o inconveniencia. Una 'apology' es la expresión de arrepentimiento. ¡Los británicos son conocidos por disculparse frecuentemente, incluso por cosas que no son su culpa!

Apologise（イギリス式綴り）またはapologize（アメリカ式綴り）は、特に傷つけたり不便をかけたりしたことについて謝ることを意味します。「Apology」は後悔の表現です。イギリス人は自分のせいでなくても頻繁に謝ることで知られています！

Apologise(영국식 철자) 또는 apologize(미국식 철자)는 특히 상처나 불편을 끼친 것에 대해 미안하다고 말하는 것을 의미합니다. 'Apology'는 유감의 표현입니다. 영국인들은 자신의 잘못이 아닌 일에 대해서도 자주 사과하는 것으로 유명합니다!

Ejemplos

I apologise for being late to the meeting.
我为会议迟到道歉。
Me disculpo por llegar tarde a la reunión.
会議に遅刻してすみません。
회의에 늦어서 죄송합니다.
She refused to apologise for her comments.
她拒绝为自己的评论道歉。
Ella se negó a disculparse por sus comentarios.
彼女は自分のコメントについて謝ることを拒否しました。
그녀는 자신의 발언에 대해 사과하기를 거부했습니다.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
我们为延误造成的任何不便道歉。
Nos disculpamos por cualquier inconveniente causado por el retraso.
遅延によりご不便をおかけして申し訳ございません。
지연으로 인해 불편을 드려 대단히 죄송합니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Greek 'apologizesthai' meaning 'to give an account', from 'apologia' (a speech in defence), from 'apo-' (away from) + 'logos' (speech). Originally meant 'to defend oneself'; the sense of 'to express regret' appeared in the 18th century.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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