a·pol·o·get·ic /əˌpɒləˈdʒetɪk◂ $ əˌpɑː-/ ●○○ adjectiveadj SORRY/APOLOGIZEshowing or saying that you are sorry that something has happened, especially because you feel guilty or embarrassed about it 道歉的;谢罪的;愧疚的apologetic about The manager was very apologetic about everything. 经理对一切深表愧疚。
She gave me an apologetic smile. 她朝我歉然一笑。
look/sound apologetic Dan came in looking very apologetic. 丹走了进来,满脸歉意。
—apologetically /-kli/ adverbadv ‘I know, ’ she said apologetically. “我知道。”她抱歉地说。
look/sound apologetic• He tried to look apologetic, but it didn't work.• He looked apologetic, but unruffled.• Even though he sounded apologetic, Celestine slammed down the receiver.