1.I was late for this meeting due to a family matter.
因為家中有事,所以我開會遲到了。
2.Sorry,I was caught in a traffic jam.So I was late.
對不起,因為堵車我遲到了。
3.I own you an apology for the failure in my work.
我為工作上的失誤向你道歉。
4.Please excuse my careless words.
請原諒我那些無心的話。
5.I'm afraid I've brought you a lot of trouble.
對不起,給你添了很多麻煩。
身臨其境練一練:
本對話選自《Joey》(喬伊)。Lauren對于Joey搞砸了記者會非常生氣,對Joey很失望。Joey也感到很抱歉。
錦囊妙語學一學:
1.patriarch:n.家長,族長
[早期基督教的]主教;[東正教的]大主教(一般用于大寫)
the Patriarch of Jerusalem 耶路撒冷的大主教
2.count on=count upon:依靠;指望
You can count on me:I'll help you. 你能依靠我,我會幫助你的。
She can always be counted on for support. 她的支持總是靠得住的。