pardon
/ˈpɑːdən/ · /ˈpɑːrdən/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #789 in the learning path
请再说一遍
Definitions
int. Used politely to ask someone to repeat what they said.
请再说一遍
v. To forgive someone or officially release them from punishment.
原谅；赦免
n. Official forgiveness for a crime, or forgiveness for an offence.
赦免；宽恕
Example
Pardon? I couldn't hear you over the washing machine.
请再说一遍？洗衣机太吵，我没听清。
A legal pardon can help someone rebuild their life, although public acceptance may take longer.
法律上的赦免可以帮助一个人重建生活，但获得公众接纳可能需要更久。
Collocations
- pardon me
- I beg your pardon
- grant a pardon
Word family
- pardonable (adj.)
- unpardonable (adj.)
Synonyms
- forgive
- excuse
Usage tip
没听清时可说Pardon?，语调通常上扬。
FAQ
- What does pardon mean?
- Used politely to ask someone to repeat what they said. To forgive someone or officially release them from punishment. Official forgiveness for a crime, or forgiveness for an offence.
- How is pardon pronounced?
- UK /ˈpɑːdən/, US /ˈpɑːrdən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
