excuseex•cuse /ɪk'skjuːs/

n C

1. 理由；解释

• I think that would be a rather nice excuse. 我觉得那会是一个相当好的理由。

2. 借口，辩解

• make an excuse 找借口

• He is always late, and always has an excuse. 他总是迟到，而且总有借口。

3. [～s] 道歉

• make one's excuses 道歉

3. 请假条

• send in an excuse 递交请假条