vindicate

动词

1. 1

   证明无罪、洗刷冤屈、还清白常用被动

   New evidence finally vindicated the man jailed for ten years.

   新证据终于还了这名被关十年的男子清白。

2. 2

   证明正确、证实

   The latest sales figures vindicated her decision to change suppliers.

   最新的销售数字证明她换供应商的决定是对的。

3. 3

   维护、捍卫、主张正式

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

   工会为了维护会员的权益而诉诸法院。