English Dictionary

apology

IPA（発音記号）

/əˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/

名詞

An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry). / A formal justification, defence.

日本語の意味

謝罪、すなわち他者に害を与えてしまったことに対する後悔や遺憾の意を示す表現 / 弁解、または正式な弁明・正当化

Her apology after the argument seemed sincere and helped mend their relationship.

彼女が口論の後にした謝罪は誠実に感じられ、ふたりの関係を修復するのに役立った。

意味（1）

An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).

What he said really hurt my feelings, but his apology sounded so sincere that I couldn't help but forgive him.

意味（2）

A formal justification, defence.

The Apology of Socrates.

意味（3）

Anything provided as a substitute; a makeshift.

a poor apology for a hotel room

apologies （ plural ）