n.[C]

1. 道歉；陪罪[（+to/for）]
   I owe you an apology for my rudeness last night.

   昨天晚上我太粗暴，應該向你道歉。

2. 辯解，辯護
   Her open letter was really an apology for her way of life.

   她的公開信實際上是對她生活方式的辯護。

3. 【口】勉強的替代物（或人）

n.

1. a regretful acknowledgement of an offence or failure.
   ▸ (apologies) a formal expression of regret at being unable to attend a meeting or social function.
2. (an apology for) a very poor example of.
3. a justification or defence.