apology

scusa

Parole o gesti che mostrano dispiacere per un proprio errore.

In inglese semplice: Words or actions showing that you are sorry for something you did wrong.

• I owe you an apology.
• She accepted his apology for the mistake.
• Please give my apologies to your parents.

Come si usa: apology for something/doing something (He offered an apology for arriving late.); apology to someone (She sent an apology to her neighbour.)

Espressioni comuni: offer an apology, apology for something, accept an apology, sincere apology

scusa

In «make no apologies», indica che si ritiene giusto ciò che si è fatto e non ci si pente.

In inglese semplice: In “make no apologies,” a statement that you believe your action was right and do not feel sorry.

• I make no apology for my decision.
• He made no apologies for charging high prices.
• We make no apology for refusing that offer.

Come si usa: make no apology for something/doing something (She makes no apology for putting her family first.)

Espressioni comuni: make no apology, apology for something

apologia

Discorso o scritto formale che spiega e difende una persona, una convinzione o un’azione.

In inglese semplice: A formal speech or piece of writing that explains and defends a person, belief, or action.

• The book is an apology for his beliefs.
• She wrote an apology defending the old system.
• His speech became a lengthy apology for the movement.

Come si usa: apology for something (The essay is an apology for his political beliefs.)

Sinonimi: defence, justification

Espressioni comuni: apology for something, religious apology