make an apology — to express regret or say sorry for a mistake, offense, or wrongdoing
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to express regret or say sorry for a mistake, offense, or wrongdoing
Pronunciation (IPA): /meɪk ən əˈpɑːlədʒi/
Korean meaning: 실수나 잘못에 대해 사과하다, 유감을 표하다
Korean pronunciation: 메이크 언 어**팔**러지
Example Sentences
- My dog ate your homework, so I need to make an apology on his behalf.
- The politician made an apology that was longer than the actual mistake.
- She decided to make an apology rather than make excuses.
make an apology
VERB//meɪk ən əˈpɑːlədʒi//
to express regret or say sorry for a mistake, offense, or wrongdoing
to express regret or say sorry for a mistake, offense, or wrongdoing
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Origin
apology는 그리스어 'apologia'에서 유래되었는데, 원래는 '변호, 해명'이라는 의미였습니다. 아폴로 신이 자신의 행동을 설명하듯이 정당성을 주장하는 것에서 시작되어, 현재는 잘못을 인정하고 사과하는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“My dog ate your homework, so I need to make an apology on his behalf.”
“The politician made an apology that was longer than the actual mistake.”
“She decided to make an apology rather than make excuses.”
“The restaurant manager made an apology for the cold soup and offered a free dessert.”
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