1.用作名词，读 /ɪkˈskjuːs/
e.g. make an EXCUSE 找个理由
give sb an excuse 给某人一个理由
2.用作动词，读/ɪkˈskjuːz/
动词的用法： excuse 名词/代词/动名词；excuse sb. for (doing) sth.
e.g. Excuse my untidy handwriting. （名词）
I hope you’ll excuse us for leaving so early.
Please excuse our leaving so early. （动名词）
