[, ]a word or statement saying sorry for sth that has been done wrong or that causes a problem 道歉；认错◆We offer our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused. 若造成不便，我们衷心表示歉意。◆a letter of apology 致歉信⨁to accept / demand / make / offer an apology 接受／要求道歉；致歉；主动道歉
[, ]information that you cannot go to a meeting or must leave early （因不能到会或提前离会的）致歉◆The meeting started with apologies (= the names of people who could not go to the meeting). 会议一开始就宣布请假缺席者的名单。➡ see note at meeting ⨁to present / send your apologies 致歉