万用句型背一背：

1.They had a quarrel,but have made it up now. 他们吵过架，但现在和好了。
2.We had words but were reconciled later. 我们吵架了，但是后来和好了。
3.We had a little fight but we are good now. 我们有一点小争执，但我们现在和好了。

身临其境练一练：
本对话选自《Kyle XY》（神奇凯尔），本对话是Lori和Josh向Kyle道歉的场景。

锦囊妙语学一学：

1.lame a.无说服力的；跛足的

He gave a lame excuse for being late.
他说了个站不住脚的理由解释他迟到的原因。

Mary offered only a lame apology.
玛丽只作了一个站不住脚的辩解。

2.mature a.成熟的；到期的；考虑周到的

This is the most mature of his plays.
这是他最成熟的一部剧作。

She swept her hair back, so she looks more mature than before.
她把头发往后梳，所以显得比以前成熟。

3.apologize v.道歉；赔罪

He apologizes to her for not going to her party.
他因未出席她的派对向她表示歉意。

I apologize if I hurt your feelings.
如果我伤害了你的感情,那我道歉。