“谢罪”常见的英文表达是 “make an apology” 或 “apologize”(动词形式),若要更正式、更强调“谢罪”中包含的承担责任、请求宽恕的意味,也可用 “express regret and ask for forgiveness” 、“offer an apology with sincere remorse” 等表述。
make an apology:
He needs to make an apology to those he has hurt.(他需要向那些他伤害过的人谢罪。)
apologize:
The company apologized for the inconvenience caused.(公司为造成的不便谢罪。)
express regret and ask for forgiveness:
The offender came forward to express regret and ask for forgiveness.(罪犯站出来谢罪并请求宽恕。)
offer an apology with sincere remorse:
He offered an apology with sincere remorse for his inappropriate actions.(他为自己不当的行为满怀悔恨地谢罪。)