excuse
US /ɪkˈskjuːz/
UK /ɪkˈskjuːz/
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藉口, 理由
a reason or explanation given to justify a fault or offense
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He made a lame excuse for being late.
他為遲到找了個蹩腳的藉口。
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What's your excuse for not finishing the report?
你沒完成報告的藉口是什麼？
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辯解, 開脫
try to lessen the seriousness of (a fault or offense); justify
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Don't try to excuse your bad behavior.
不要試圖為你的不良行為辯解。
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Nothing can excuse such cruelty.
沒有什麼能為這種殘忍開脫。