apologetic
名词 n.
形容词 adj.
英 /əˌpɒləˈdʒɛtɪk/
美 /əˌpɑləˈd͡ʒɛtɪk/
英文释义
名词 n.
- A formal apology.
- A defensive method of argument.
形容词 adj.
-
Having the character of apology; regretfully excusing.
— His tone was apologetic as he explained what had happened.
- Defending by words or arguments; said or written in defense.
词汇关系
词源
词源 1
From French apologétique, from Latin apologēticus, from Ancient Greek ἀπολογητικός (apologētikós, “of or suitable for defense”), from ἀπολογέομαι (apologéomai, “to speak in defense of”); see more at English apology.
词源 2
From French apologétique, from Latin apologēticus, from Ancient Greek ἀπολογητικός (apologētikós, “of or suitable for defense”), from ἀπολογέομαι (apologéomai, “to speak in defense of”); see more at English apology.
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