잘못이나 무례함에 대해 후회나 유감을 표현하다.
To express regret or remorse for an action, statement, or omission that has caused offense or inconvenience.
예문:
"The airline had to apologize publicly after the flight was delayed for over eight hours."
"I sincerely apologize for missing the deadline; I mismanaged my time."
"She refused to apologize, claiming she had done nothing wrong."
자신의 신념, 행동 또는 행위에 대해 공식적인 변론이나 정당화를 제공하다.
(Archaic or Formal) To offer a formal defense or justification for one's beliefs, actions, or conduct.
예문:
"In his treatise, the philosopher attempted to apologize for the controversial new theory."
"He felt compelled to apologize for his unconventional lifestyle choices to the conservative committee."