apologetic
/əˌpɒləˈdʒetɪk/ · /əˌpɑːləˈdʒetɪk/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #5809 in the learning path
表示歉意的；愧疚的
Definitions
adj. Showing that you are sorry for something.
表示歉意的；愧疚的
Example
She gave an apologetic smile after spilling my tea.
她打翻我的茶后，露出了歉意的微笑。
An apologetic response to customer complaints is helpful, but companies must also address the underlying problems.
以歉意回应顾客投诉是有帮助的，但企业也必须解决根本问题。
Collocations
- an apologetic smile
- an apologetic tone
- apologetic about
Word family
- apology (n.)
- apologise (v.)
- apologetically (adv.)
Synonyms
- sorry
- regretful
Antonyms
- unapologetic
Usage tip
常接about或for说明歉意的缘由。
FAQ
- What does apologetic mean?
- Showing that you are sorry for something.
- How is apologetic pronounced?
- UK /əˌpɒləˈdʒetɪk/, US /əˌpɑːləˈdʒetɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
