exculpate

英 ['ekskʌlpeɪt]
  • vt. 开脱;使无罪
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exculpate 开脱罪责

ex-, 向外。-culp, 罪责,词源同culpable, inculpate.

exculpate (v.)
"to clear from suspicion of wrong or guilt," 1650s, from Medieval Latin exculpatus, past participle of exculpare, from Latin ex culpa, from ex "from" (see ex-) + culpa ablative of culpa "blame, fault." Related: Exculpated; exculpating.
1. He exculpate himself from stealing the money.
他自行辩白没有偷钱.

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2. He exculpate himself from a charge of theft.
他辩白自己无盗窃嫌疑.

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