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vindicate

UK //ˈvɪn.dɪ.keɪt//US //ˈvɪn.də.keɪt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'vindicatus',意为 '宣称、辩护',与 'vindicta'(报复)相关。

verb

❶ 证明某人或某事是正确的、正当的,通常是在被质疑或指责后。

“The investigation vindicated her claims of innocence.”

(调查证明了她关于清白的说法是正确的。)

“His actions were vindicated when the results proved successful.”

(当结果证明成功时,他的行为得到了证实。)

❶ 为某人洗脱罪名或证明其无辜,尤其是在受到不公正的指责后。

“The new evidence completely vindicated the suspect.”

(新证据完全证明了嫌疑人的清白。)

“He was vindicated after years of wrongful imprisonment.”

(在多年的冤狱后,他被证明无罪。)

同义词:justify, clear, exonerate, acquit, defend

常见短语

vindicate oneself — 为自己辩护或证明自己的行为是正确的,尤其是在受到质疑时。

“He struggled to vindicate himself against the false accusations.”

(他努力为自己辩护,以对抗错误的指控。)