If the error is a matter of opinion and unpunishable, so much the better—an apology then becomes a gracious and creditable occasion, and an example to all.
如果过错只是观点性问题而不该受处罚,那则更好,此时道歉反而成了识大体、值得称道,因而堪为楷模。
If the error is a matter of opinion and unpunishable, so much the better —an apology then becomes a gracious and creditable occasion, and an example to all.