vindicate

動詞

1. 1

   證明無罪、洗刷冤屈、還清白常用被動

   New evidence finally vindicated the man jailed for ten years.

   新證據終於還了這名被關十年的男子清白。

2. 2

   證明正確、證實

   The latest sales figures vindicated her decision to change suppliers.

   最新的銷售數字證明她換供應商的決定是對的。

3. 3

   維護、捍衛、主張正式

   The union went to court to vindicate its members' rights.

   工會為了維護會員的權益而訴諸法院。