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apologetic

🇬🇧 UK/ә.pɒlә'dʒetik/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Expressing regret or making an apology; showing that one is sorry for something.

道歉的;表示歉意的

n.

A formal defense or justification of a belief or doctrine.

辩护;辩解

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
apoaway from, separate
+
logword, speech, reason
+
etconnector
+
icrelating to, having the nature of
=apologetic

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His apologetic tone suggested he regretted the thoughtless comments he made.

  • 2.

    The company issued an apologetic statement regarding the product defects discovered.

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