apologize
/əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/ · /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #2115 in the learning path
道歉；认错
Definitions
v. To tell someone you are sorry for doing something wrong
道歉；认错
Example
I apologized to my neighbour for the noise.
我为噪声向邻居道了歉。
Companies should apologize promptly for service failures and explain what steps they will take to prevent further problems.
企业应及时为服务失误道歉，并说明将采取哪些措施来防止问题再次发生。
Collocations
- apologize to someone
- apologize for doing something
- apologize sincerely
Word family
- apology (n.)
- apologetic (adj.)
- apologetically (adv.)
Synonyms
- say sorry
Usage tip
向人道歉用to，为事情道歉用for；英式也写apologise。
FAQ
- What does apologize mean?
- To tell someone you are sorry for doing something wrong
- How is apologize pronounced?
- UK /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/, US /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
