unapologetically
unapologetically — 副詞
1. in a way that shows you are not sorry or embarrassed about what you do or believ
毫不抱歉地
以不後悔的態度行事
in a way that shows you are not sorry or embarrassed about what you do or believe, even when other people expect you to feel bad about it
Anthony unapologetically wore his lucky red socks to every job interview despite his friends' teasing.
Anthony 毫不抱歉地穿著他的幸運紅襪子去參加每一場工作面試。
unapologetically + verb of personal action
The local food blogger unapologetically shared her honest opinions about each restaurant she visited.
那位在地美食部落客毫不抱歉地說出她對每家餐廳的真實看法。
Maeve unapologetically asked for a raise after just three months at the new company.
Maeve 進新公司才三個月，就毫不抱歉地要求加薪。
Despite the hotel's strict rules, Rodrigo unapologetically brought his dog into the lobby every morning.
即使飯店有嚴格規定，Rodrigo 仍毫不抱歉地每天早晨帶狗走進大廳。
The daily newspaper unapologetically backed the same candidate throughout the election campaign.
那家日報在整個選舉期間毫不抱歉地支持同一名候選人。
- without apology
similar meaning, slightly more formal
- shamelessly
more negative, suggests the person should feel ashamed
- unashamedly
close in meaning, often used for personal qualities or identity
- apologetically
in a way that shows regret or sorrow
- sheepishly
in an embarrassed or shy way
文法句型
unapologetically + [verb]
[verb] + unapologetically
用法筆記
Common in contexts where the speaker expects disapproval from others but the subject is not bothered by it. The tone can range from confident and admirable to rude and stubborn, depending on context.
常見錯誤
unapologetically — 形容詞
- unapologeticallypositive
- more unapologeticallycomparative
- most unapologeticallysuperlative
1. having no regret or sorrow for something you have said or done, especially when
不道歉的
做錯事也不覺得需要道歉
having no regret or sorrow for something you have said or done, especially when people expect you to apologize
Eitan remained unapologetic about leaving the party early without saying goodbye.
Eitan 對於沒說再見就提早離開派對，依然毫無悔意。
unapologetic about + [action]
When Yumi's dog jumped into the neighbor's pool for the third time, she remained completely unapologetic.
Yumi 的狗第三次跳進鄰居的游泳池時，她依然毫無歉意。
The former minister gave an unapologetic interview defending his decision to close three rural hospitals.
那位前部長接受了一場毫無歉意的訪問，為關閉三家偏鄉醫院的決定辯護。
Caleb seemed surprisingly unapologetic after breaking the kitchen window with a football.
Caleb 用足球打破廚房窗戶後，竟然一點也不覺得需要道歉。
- unrepentant
similar, but often implies a moral or religious dimension
- defiant
adds an element of active resistance or challenge
- remorseless
stronger and more negative; suggests a complete lack of guilt
- apologetic
feeling or showing regret or sorrow
- contrite
feeling guilty and sorry, especially after doing wrong
文法句型
unapologetic + about + [noun/gerund]
be + unapologetic
用法筆記
Typically describes a person's attitude toward an action that others think deserves an apology. Not used for situations where no apology is expected.
常見錯誤
2. (of a statement, attitude, art, or quality) presented in a very direct way, with
不加修飾的
形容事物本身直接不掩飾
(of a statement, attitude, art, or quality) presented in a very direct way, without any attempt to soften the effect or offer excuses
The book is an unapologetic celebration of life in a small Japanese fishing village.
這本書毫不掩飾地頌揚日本小漁村的生活。
unapologetic + [noun] describing a creative work
Her dance show was an unapologetic mix of classical ballet and street hip-hop.
她的舞蹈表演是古典芭蕾與街頭嘻哈的毫不掩飾融合。
The director's new documentary takes an unapologetic look at garbage sorting in Mumbai's busy streets.
那位導演的新片直率地呈現了都市擁擠社區的真實面貌。
Sana wrote an unapologetic letter to the airline about their terrible customer service.
Sana 寫了一封直言不諱的信給航空公司，批評他們糟糕的客服品質。
文法句型
unapologetic + [noun]
用法筆記
Describes the nature of a thing (a statement, book, film, design), not a person's emotional state. The thing is presented firmly, without qualification.