APOLOGY

It was a mistake. My profuse apologies.

He mumbled a half-hearted apology and quickly left.

The newspaper has issued an apology to those concerned.

We expect a full written apology.

She certainly owes you an apology.

John muttered an apology then went back to his book.

Please accept my sincere apologies.

She rejected my apology, saying it was not enough.

He backed out arrogantly and without apology.

an apology for arriving late

Apologies have been received from the Browns.

my apologies to your wife

If anyone has been offended, I extend my sincere apologies.

I make no apologies for bringing this issue to your attention once again.

sincere [public, suitable] apology - искреннее [публичное, подобающее] извинение

humble apology - смиренное раскаяние

to make /to offer/ an apology - приносить извинения, просить прощения

to make a muttered /murmured/ apology - пробормотать извинения

by way of apology - в качестве извинения, как извинение

a mere apology for a dinner - жалкое подобие обеда

an apology for a painting - картина, с позволения сказать

a sad apology for a hat - не шляпка, а чёрт знает что

to deliver smb an apology — приносить кому-л. извинения

to demand an apology from smb — требовать извинений у кого-л.

to issue / to make a public apology — приносить публичные извинения

to offer a formal apology — приносить официальные извинения

to release smb with apologies — освободить кого-л. и принести ему извинения

to send an apology to smb — направлять извинение кому-л.

An apology and a refund are being sent to the customer.

The hotel has issued an apology for its mistake.

a letter of apology

Please accept my apologies.