excuse
US /ɪkˈskjuːz/
UK /ɪkˈskjuːz/
1.
alasan, dalih
a reason or explanation given to justify a fault or offense
:
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He made a lame excuse for being late.
Dia memberi alasan yang lemah kerana lewat.
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What's your excuse for not finishing the report?
Apa alasan awak tak siapkan laporan?
1.
mengizinkan, membebaskan
release (someone) from a duty or requirement
:
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Please excuse me from the meeting today.
Tolong kecualikan saya dari mesyuarat hari ini.
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The teacher will excuse you if you have a valid reason.
Guru akan mengizinkan anda jika anda mempunyai alasan yang sah.
2.
membenarkan, mengampuni
try to lessen the seriousness of (a fault or offense); justify
:
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Don't try to excuse your bad behavior.
Jangan cuba membenarkan tingkah laku buruk anda.
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Nothing can excuse such cruelty.
Tiada apa yang boleh membenarkan kekejaman sedemikian.