Apology
01
道歉, 悔恨
something that a person says or writes that shows they regret what they did to someone
例子
She sent an apology to her friend for missing the birthday party.
她因错过生日派对而向朋友发送了道歉。
His heartfelt apology helped mend their broken relationship.
他衷心的道歉有助于修复他们破裂的关系。
02
道歉, 苍白的复制品
something that is a bad or disappointing example of something else
例子
The abandoned, crumbling building was an apology for a once-grand mansion.
这座被遗弃的、摇摇欲坠的建筑是对曾经宏伟的豪宅的道歉。
His attempt at a meal was an apology for a dinner, barely edible.
他尝试做的饭菜是对晚餐的道歉，几乎不可食用。
03
辩护, 道歉
a formal written argument defending something you strongly believe in
例子
The scholar 's apology for her philosophical beliefs sparked a lively debate among her peers.
学者为她哲学信仰的辩护在同行中引发了激烈的辩论。
In his apology, the author laid out a detailed defense of his controversial theory.
在他的辩护中，作者详细阐述了他有争议的理论。
