We have all forgotten to do something. Often it can be too late once you remember, which means you are probably going to have to apologize for overlooking the matter.

我們都忘記過要去做某事。通常情況下，一旦你想起來已經為時已晚，這時你就需要為忘記這件事情而道歉。

That is what ‘overlooking’ essentially means, to forget or pass over something that needed your attention.

這就是“overlooking”本身的意思，即忘記或者忽略了那些需要注意的事情。

Usually, it is not a problem if it is a small thing, but if you have overlooked something at work, this can have much greater repercussions. If this has happened to you, then it is possible you are going to have to apologize to someone, maybe your partner or your boss!

通常情況下，如果忘記的是小事，那沒有關系。但是如果你在工作中忽略了一些事情，那將產生巨大的影響。如果這件事情發生在你身上，那你就不得不向別人道歉，這個人或許是你的老板，或許是你的伴侶。

Here are ten different ways you can do it.

這里有十種不同的道歉表達。

I sincerely apologize for having overlooked the issue, it was a mistake, and I will make sure it doesn’t happen again.

我忽略了這個問題，為此我真誠地表達歉意，這是我的錯誤，我保證這不會再發生。

Unfortunately, I overlooked the issue, I apologize for any inconvenience I have caused.

不幸的是我忽略了這個問題，我為我造成的不便道歉。

Oh no, I completely forgot about it! I am so sorry.

哦，不，我完全忘記了!對不起。

Please forgive me; it was an oversight on my part.

請原諒我，這是我的疏忽。

I would like to apologize for having overlooked the matter.

我很抱歉忽略了這件事。

Please accept my sincere apologies for failing to take care of the issue. Is there any way I can fix it up?

我沒有處理好這個問題，為此我表示誠摯的歉意。請問有什么方法可以補救嗎?

I owe you an apology for not looking after this matter.

我為沒有處理好這件事向你道歉。

I am so sorry that I overlooked our meeting the other day, could we reschedule?

很抱歉我忘記了我們的會議，請問可以重新安排嗎?

I feel terrible and must apologize for any inconvenience caused by my forgetting the issue.

我感覺糟糕透了，我必須為我忘記這個問題造成的不便而道歉。

I take full responsibility for having forgotten to take care of that. Is there anything I can do to make it right?

我為忘記這件事負全責。我能做一些事去補救嗎?

The next time you overlook something, remember to be honest about your mistake. Be sincere about your apology and explain how you will correct the problem you possibly caused. Doing this is the most effective way to apologize and be forgiven by the person to whom you are apologizing.

下次當你忽略某件事情的時候，對于自己犯的錯誤要誠實。道歉要真誠，要說明你將怎樣補救自己犯下的錯誤。這樣做是最有效的道歉方式，也最容易被別人原諒。