| 词汇 | apologies |
| 释义 | (redirected from apologies)be an apology forTo be a poor example of a certain thing. That skinny kid is an apology for a linebacker. I gave you a low grade because the drivel you submitted was an apology for a real paper! make no apologies for (something)To be firm in one's conviction that one's beliefs or actions are correct or acceptable. I'm always open to suggestions and criticisms, but I'll make no apologies for the way I've run this business over the past 25 years. make no apology for (something)To be firm in one's conviction that one's beliefs or actions are correct or acceptable when others believe they are not. I'm always open to suggestions and criticisms, but I'll make no apology for the way I've run this business over the past five years. with apologies to1. Used to indicate that something is a parody or improper adaptation of someone or their work. You just need to face it that young people today don't put any value in that anymore—with apologies to Bob Dylan, the times they are a-changin'. 2. Used to indicate that someone or something is not included in what one is about to say. With apologies to Hendrikson, who has always brought great energy and effort onto the field, this team has done little to warrant anyone's attention or respect. an apology forA poor example of a certain thing. That skinny kid is an apology for a linebacker. I gave you a low grade because the drivel you submitted was an apology for a real paper! non-apology apologyA statement that shares qualities with a typical apology but lacks admission of wrongdoing or an indication of remorse. Often used in public relations. I don't think he's sorry at all. I mean, come on—"I'm sorry you feel that way" is a classic non-apology apology. an apology fora very poor example of. 1998 Imogen de la Bere The Last Deception of Palliser Wentwood It's an apology for a bridge, built of left-over stones. with apologies toused before the name of an author or artist to indicate that something is a parody or adaptation of their work. 2001 This Old House With apologies to Robert Frost, boundary expert Walter Robillard says, ‘Good fences on the proper line make good neighbours’. an apology for somethinga very poor example of something: I’m sorry this is a bit of an apology for lunch — we’ll have a proper meal tonight.make no aˈpology/aˈpologies for somethingif you say that you make no apology/apologies for something, you mean that you do not feel that you have said or done something wrong: Having grown up in the north of the country, I make no apologies for saying that people there are more friendly than people in the south. |
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