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词汇 excusable
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Definition of excusable in English:

excusable

adjective ɛkˈsjuːzəb(ə)lɪkˈsjuːzəb(ə)lɪkˈskjuzəb(ə)l
  • Able to be justified or forgiven; forgivable.

    the error is excusable
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Intentional disregard of aseptic practices is not acceptable or excusable.
    • Not excusable, but understandable considering the reputation the Liverpool fans had acquired.
    • That delay is not excusable and the sooner all of these matters are resolved, as far as I am concerned, the better.
    • Diversions from your normal routine are excusable only if they rarely occur, provided they make you work harder.
    • That does not make evil excusable or justifiable.
    Synonyms
    forgivable, pardonable, defensible, justifiable, condonable, understandable, explainable
    venial

Derivatives

  • excusably

  • adverb ɛkˈskjuːzəbliɪkˈskjuːzəbliɪkˈskjuzəbli
    • I was excusably reluctant to place myself within reach of a cutthroat.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • More excusably, Albert Costa, the surprise French Open champion, will not be venturing to Blighty - the Spaniard is on his honeymoon.
      • I hadn't noticed them the first day, but was probably excusably tired from my flight.

Definition of excusable in US English:

excusable

adjectiveikˈskyo͞ozəb(ə)lɪkˈskjuzəb(ə)l
  • Able to be justified or forgiven; forgivable.

    the error is excusable
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Intentional disregard of aseptic practices is not acceptable or excusable.
    • Diversions from your normal routine are excusable only if they rarely occur, provided they make you work harder.
    • Not excusable, but understandable considering the reputation the Liverpool fans had acquired.
    • That does not make evil excusable or justifiable.
    • That delay is not excusable and the sooner all of these matters are resolved, as far as I am concerned, the better.
    Synonyms
    forgivable, pardonable, defensible, justifiable, condonable, understandable, explainable
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