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apologetically

UK //əˌpɒləˈdʒetɪkli//US //əˌpɑːləˈdʒetɪkli//

词源

源自希腊语 'apologia'(辩护、道歉)和英语后缀 '-etically',表示方式或态度。

adverb

❶ 以道歉的方式,表示歉意地。用于描述说话或行为时带着歉意或愧疚的态度。

“He smiled apologetically when he realized he was late.”

(当他意识到自己迟到时,他歉意地笑了笑。)

“She spoke apologetically after forgetting their anniversary.”

(她忘记他们的纪念日后,带着歉意地说话。)

同义词:regretfully, remorsefully, contrite

常见短语

say apologetically — 以歉意的语气说话,通常用于表达后悔或承认错误。

“She said apologetically, 'I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.'”

(她歉意地说:‘我不是有意伤害你的感情。’)