apology
n
1 ~ (to sb) (for sth) statement to say one is sorry for having done wrong or hurt sb´s feelings 道歉; 谢罪; 认错
offer accept an apology 道歉[致歉/接受道歉]
I made my apologies (to my host) and left early. 我(向主人)道过歉後提早离去.
2 (fml 文) explanation or defence (of beliefs, etc) (为信仰等的)辩解, 辩护. Cf 参看 apologetics (apologetic).
3 (idm 习语) an apology for sth inferior type of sth; poor replacement 低劣的某事物; 勉强的代用物
Please excuse this wretched apology for a meal. 请包涵这顿不像样的饭菜.