Apologizing to a Group
You arrive late to a casual get-together with several friends and need to apologize to everyone present.
你迟到参加了一个由几个朋友组成的休闲聚会，需要向在场的所有人道歉。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
nightmare
A nightmare means something very bad or difficult, like terrible traffic that causes delays. Use it to describe frustrating situations casually.
噩梦意味着非常糟糕或困难的事情，比如导致延误的可怕交通。用它来随意描述令人沮丧的情况。
no worries
This phrase means 'don't worry' or 'it's okay.' It's a friendly way to reassure someone who apologizes, common in casual conversations.
这个短语的意思是'别担心'或'没问题'。这是安抚道歉者的友好方式，在随意对话中很常见。
don't sweat it
An idiom meaning 'don't worry about it' or 'it's not a big deal.' Use it to comfort a friend who feels bad about being late or making a small mistake.
一个习语，意思是“别担心”或“没什么大不了的”。用它来安慰一个因为迟到或犯了小错误而感到难过的朋友。
understanding
Being understanding means being patient and sympathetic when someone makes a mistake, like arriving late. It's a key word for polite interactions.
具有理解心意味着当某人犯错时，比如迟到，要有耐心和同情。这是礼貌互动的关键词汇。
appreciate
To appreciate means to feel grateful for something. Say 'I appreciate it' to thank someone sincerely for their kindness.
感激意味着对某事感到感恩。说‘I appreciate it’来真诚地感谢某人的善意。
catch up
To catch someone up means to quickly tell them what happened while they were away. It's useful when updating a late friend on a discussion.
给某人赶上（catch someone up）意味着快速告诉他们在不在期间发生了什么。当给一个迟到的朋友更新讨论内容时很有用。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
So sorry I'm late.
This is a simple, direct apology for arriving late. Use it in casual situations to express regret quickly. The structure 'So + adjective + subject + verb' adds emphasis, like 'so sorry' for stronger feeling.
这是一个简单直接的道歉，用于迟到。用在随意场合快速表达遗憾。结构“So + 形容词 + 主语 + 动词”增加了强调，比如“so sorry”表示更强烈的感觉。
No worries, John!
A reassuring response to an apology, meaning 'it's fine.' It's useful for friends to show forgiveness casually. Notice the exclamation for friendly tone and using the name for personalization.
对道歉的安慰回应，意思是‘没问题’。它适合朋友之间随意显示宽恕。注意感叹号用于友好语气，以及使用名字进行个性化。
Yeah, don't sweat it.
This casually dismisses the apology, meaning 'don't worry.' Great for informal groups. 'Yeah' agrees with previous talk, and the idiom 'don't sweat it' is a common pattern for reassurance.
这随意地驳回了道歉，意思是‘别担心’。适合非正式群体。‘Yeah’表示同意之前的谈话，而‘don't sweat it’这个习语是安慰人的常见表达。
Thanks for being understanding, guys.
Expresses gratitude for sympathy. Use after apologizing to acknowledge kindness. 'Guys' is informal for a group of friends; the gerund 'being understanding' describes the action.
表达对同情的感激。在道歉后使用，以承认善良。'Guys' 是对一群朋友的非正式称呼；动名词 'being understanding' 描述该行为。
Is there anything I missed?
A polite question to ask for updates after being late. It's useful to rejoin a conversation. The question form with 'anything' keeps it open-ended and shows interest.
晚到后询问更新的礼貌问题。有助于重新加入对话。使用“anything”的疑问形式保持开放式，并显示兴趣。
We can catch you up.
Offers to inform someone about missed parts. Practical for group settings. The modal 'can' suggests ability, and 'catch you up' is a phrasal verb for quick summaries.
提供向某人告知错过部分的信息。适用于团体环境。情态动词 'can' 暗示能力，'catch you up' 是用于快速总结的短语动词。