Meaning
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.
你不应该问这样私人的问题。
I apologize for being rude.
I was just interested in getting to know you better.
我只是想更好地了解你。
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.
我为撒谎道歉。
Why would you lie about something so little?
I think it’s a bad habit.
I didn’t realize it would hurt you.
我没意识到这会伤害你。
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?
怎么了？
Situation 2
Hello?
I apologize for calling so late.
But there’s an emergency.
但是有紧急情况。
I’m listening.
The box containing evidence for the new case seems to have been misplaced.
We need them to start the trial.
我们需要这些证据来开始审判。
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?
是你的吗？
Yes, it was my lunch.
I shouldn’t have but I ate it.
I apologize for eating your lunch.
我为吃了你的午餐道歉。
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.
我为吃了你的午餐而道歉。
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.
但是，我实在无法再忍受待在派对上了。
But next time, you should tell me that you’re leaving.
I was worried about you.
我很担心你。
Situation 2
Hey, I apologize for leaving without you.
That’s okay.
I ended up meeting some interesting people.
我最后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.
这是一个很棒的活动。
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😊👍
