Meaning
Cách sử dụng:
Ví dụ:
Bằng cách sử dụng "I apologize for", bạn không chỉ thể hiện sự hối lỗi mà còn cho thấy sự tôn trọng đối với người nghe. Đây là một cách giao tiếp hiệu quả để duy trì mối quan hệ tốt đẹp và chuyên nghiệp.
Today's Sentences
- I apologize for being rude.
- I apologize for telling a lie.
- I apologize for calling so late.
- I apologize for eating your lunch.
- I apologize for leaving without you.
- Writer's Note
01
I apologize for being rude.
Situation 1
How old are you again?
Excuse me?
I apologize for being rude.
I’m glad you realize that it’s a personal and potentially sensitive question.
Situation 2
So if you don’t mind me asking, do you have a boyfriend?
Yes, I mind.
And you shouldn’t ask such personal questions.
Bạn không nên hỏi những câu hỏi cá nhân như vậy.
I apologize for being rude.
I was just interested in getting to know you better.
Tôi chỉ muốn tìm hiểu bạn rõ hơn.
It wasn’t offensive but it’s a personal question that I don’t wish to answer.
02
I apologize for telling a lie.
Situation 1
Can I ask you if what you’re saying is true?
No, it’s not true.
I apologize for telling a lie.
Tôi xin lỗi vì đã nói dối.
Why would you lie about something so little?
I think it’s a bad habit.
I didn’t realize it would hurt you.
Tôi đã không nhận ra rằng điều đó sẽ làm tổn thương bạn.
Situation 2
I apologize for telling a lie.
How could I ever trust you again?
Please give me another chance.
Unless you show me that you can be honest, I’m not sure if this relationship is worth it.
03
I apologize for calling so late.
Situation 1
I apologize for calling so late.
That’s okay.
Were you about to go to call it a night?
I was getting ready for bed but I can talk.
What’s up?
Có chuyện gì vậy?
Situation 2
Hello?
I apologize for calling so late.
But there’s an emergency.
Nhưng có một tình huống khẩn cấp.
I’m listening.
The box containing evidence for the new case seems to have been misplaced.
We need them to start the trial.
Chúng ta cần chúng để bắt đầu phiên tòa.
04
I apologize for eating your lunch.
Situation 1
Have you seen a box of salad in the fridge?
I saw the salad this morning.
Was it yours?
Đó có phải của bạn không?
Yes, it was my lunch.
I shouldn’t have but I ate it.
I apologize for eating your lunch.
Tôi xin lỗi vì đã ăn bữa trưa của bạn.
Situation 2
Have you seen the sandwich I brought home?
You mean the tomato basil sandwich?
That was supposed to be my lunch.
I had no idea it was yours.
I apologize for eating your lunch.
Tôi xin lỗi vì đã ăn trưa của bạn.
05
I apologize for leaving without you.
Situation 1
How was the party?
It was fun.
There was too much drinking.
Đã uống quá nhiều.
I apologize for leaving without you.
But I just couldn’t stand being at the party any longer.
Nhưng tôi không thể chịu được việc ở lại bữa tiệc lâu hơn.
But next time, you should tell me that you’re leaving.
I was worried about you.
Tôi đã rất lo lắng cho bạn.
Situation 2
Hey, I apologize for leaving without you.
That’s okay.
I ended up meeting some interesting people.
Cuối cùng tôi đã gặp một vài người thú vị.
There were a lot more vendor displays at the convention this year.
I agree!
It was a great event.
Đó là một sự kiện tuyệt vời.
Writer's Note
Just to review, "to apologize" for something means to feel or say sorry to someone. You may add adverbs that are used to strengthen the meaning of other adverbs and adjectives. They are called degree adverbs because they specify the degree to which an adjective or another adverb applies. In other words, these types of words intensify the overall meaning.
Some examples of adverbs that fit well with "apologize" are:
- very
- extremely
- totally
- really
- sincerely
- highly
- wholeheartedly
- completely
- terribly
- deeply
Try them out! Try forming your own apology with these adverbs and write them in the comments below. Share your progress and share your mistakes, we'll all here to learn. Cheers😊👍
