赔小心
péi​xiǎo​xīn

apologize

  • created sense approved 赔小心/賠小心 · péi​xiǎo​xīn · apologize

    赔小心 / 賠小心

    péi​xiǎo​xīn

    apologize

    to act in a conciliatory or apologetic manner to soothe someone's anger or hurt feelings

    他自知理亏，只好一再向对方赔小心。

    created sense

  • created sense approved 赔小心/賠小心 · péi​xiǎo​xīn · tread warily

    赔小心 / 賠小心

    péi​xiǎo​xīn

    tread warily

    to be extremely cautious, deferential, or submissive in one's dealings with someone to avoid giving offense

    在这位脾气古怪的老板面前，大家都得格外赔小心。

    created sense