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道歉与原谅Apologizing

在不同情况下进行道歉和接受道歉 This scene includes 7 dialogue turns across 1 conversation path, helping you practice with 朋友.

Foundation · 基础7 phrasesBasic 基础

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Apologizing for Being Late · 迟到道歉

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You

I'm so sorry I'm late! Traffic was terrible.

非常抱歉我迟到了!交通太堵了。

💡 在英语文化中,迟到时主动道歉并说明原因是基本礼貌。

Don't worry about it! I just got here a few minutes ago myself.

别担心!我自己也是几分钟前才到的。

You

Still, I should have left earlier. I feel bad about keeping you waiting.

不过我应该早点出发的。让你等了我很过意不去。

Honestly, it's no big deal. These things happen. Let's just enjoy our dinner!

说实话,没什么大不了的。这种事难免的。我们享受晚餐吧!

You

You're too kind. Let me buy you a drink to make it up to you.

你太好了。我请你喝一杯作为补偿。

💡 'make it up to you' 是常用表达,意思是弥补/补偿对方。

Ha, deal! I'll take a glass of wine. And really, don't beat yourself up about it.

哈,成交!我来一杯红酒。真的,别太自责了。

You

Thanks for being so understanding. Next time I'll leave extra early!

谢谢你这么理解。下次我会提前很多出发的!

Key Phrases · 关键短语

don't worry about it

别担心/没关系

a few minutes ago

几分钟前

it's no big deal

没什么大不了的

these things happen

这种事难免的

deal

成交/一言为定

don't beat yourself up

别太自责

Cultural Notes · 文化注释

  • 在英语文化中,迟到时主动道歉并说明原因是基本礼貌。
  • 'make it up to you' 是常用表达,意思是弥补/补偿对方。

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "apologizing" in English?
You can start with: "I'm so sorry I'm late! Traffic was terrible." (非常抱歉我迟到了!交通太堵了。). Tip: 在英语文化中,迟到时主动道歉并说明原因是基本礼貌。
What will staff/locals say to you during "apologizing"?
You may hear: "Don't worry about it! I just got here a few minutes ago myself." (别担心!我自己也是几分钟前才到的。).
How many English phrases are in this "Apologizing" scene?
This scene contains 7 dialogue turns across 1 conversation flow, covering apologizing for being late.
Are there cultural tips for "apologizing" in English-speaking countries?
在英语文化中,迟到时主动道歉并说明原因是基本礼貌。 'make it up to you' 是常用表达,意思是弥补/补偿对方。

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