excuse

🇬🇧 UK/ik'skju:z/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLA1

Definitions

n.

A reason given to explain or justify a fault or failure; a pretext.

借口,理由,辩解

v.

To forgive or overlook a fault; to allow someone to leave or be released from an obligation.

原谅,宽恕;允许离开

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
exout of, former
+
cuseother
=excuse

Common Collocations

  • 1.make excuse编借口
  • 2.excuse for...的借口

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She made an excuse for missing the meeting but her boss remained unconvinced about it.

  • 2.

    The teacher decided to excuse the late assignment submission due to the student's illness.

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