Word · Frequency #17012
apologetically
/ə.pɒləˈdʒetikli/
adverb
道歉地；辩解地
核心释义
in an apologetic manner
- 1.
以道歉的方式；作为辩护、道歉或借口。
In an apologetic manner; by way of defense, apology or excuse.
以道歉的方式；作为辩护、道歉或借口。；道歉地；辩解地
用法In use
She smiled apologetically as she explained why the meeting was delayed.
用法提示：副词作状语，修饰smiled，表示带着歉意的神态。
He shrugged apologetically when he realized he had taken the wrong coat.
用法提示：副词修饰shrugged，说明动作带着道歉意味。
The waiter looked at the customer apologetically after spilling water on the table.
用法提示：副词修饰looked at，表示眼神中带有歉意。
verb + apologetically
副词修饰动词，通常放在动词之后。
He smiled apologhetically.
他抱歉地笑了。
apologetically + verb
副词也可放在动词之前，同样表示方式。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- smile apologetically
- 抱歉地微笑
- She smiled apologetically as she squeezed past.她侧身挤过去时抱歉地笑了笑。
- say apologetically
- 抱歉地说
- He said apologetically, "I didn't mean to be late."他抱歉地说：“我不是故意迟到的。”
- shrug apologetically
- 无奈地耸耸肩；抱歉地耸耸肩
- He shrugged apologetically and explained that the flight was canceled.他抱歉地耸耸肩，解释说航班取消了。
- glance apologetically
- 抱歉地瞥了一眼
- She glanced apologetically at her friend, then hurried away.她抱歉地瞥了朋友一眼，然后匆匆离开了。
- look at someone apologetically
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
记住 apologize=道歉，词尾 -ally 表示方式；想象上课迟到时连声说 sorry 的样子，就是 apologetically（道歉地）。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：日常对话、书面叙事、正式致歉 通常用于表示说话或行为带着歉意，多出现在日常对话、书面记叙以及正式场合的致歉中，语气比较正式但不算生硬。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
这些词与 apologetically 押韵，重读音节均为 /etɪkli/。注意拼写相似的 practically (/ˈpræktɪkli/) 和 dramatically (/drəˈmætɪkli/) 重读元音不同，并不押韵。
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