Meaning
以下是這個表達方式的一些常見用法:
注意:「I apologize for」比起簡單的「I'm sorry」來說,更加正式且正式場合更適用。因此,如果你需要在正式文件或會議中表達歉意,這是一個很好的選擇。
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.
我為我的無禮表示歉意。
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.
而且你不應該問這麼私人的問題。
I apologize for being rude.
I was just interested in getting to know you better.
我只是想更了解你。
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.
我為說謊感到抱歉。
Why would you lie about something so little?
I think it’s a bad habit.
I didn’t realize it would hurt you.
我沒想到這會傷害到你。
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?
怎麼了?
Situation 2
Hello?
I apologize for calling so late.
But there’s an emergency.
但是有緊急情況。
I’m listening.
The box containing evidence for the new case seems to have been misplaced.
We need them to start the trial.
我們需要它們來開始審判。
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?
那是你的嗎?
Yes, it was my lunch.
I shouldn’t have but I ate it.
I apologize for eating your lunch.
我為吃了你的午餐感到抱歉。
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.
對不起,吃了你的午餐。
05
I apologize for leaving without you.
Situation 1
How was the party?
It was fun.
There was too much drinking.
喝得太多了。
I apologize for leaving without you.
But I just couldn’t stand being at the party any longer.
但我實在無法再忍受在派對上待下去了。
But next time, you should tell me that you’re leaving.
I was worried about you.
我很擔心你。
Situation 2
Hey, I apologize for leaving without you.
That’s okay.
I ended up meeting some interesting people.
我最後遇到了一些有趣的人。
There were a lot more vendor displays at the convention this year.
I agree!
It was a great event.
這是一個很棒的活動。
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😊👍