vindicate /ˈvɪndəˌkeɪt/ verb vindicates; vindicated; vindicating
vindicates; vindicated; vindicating
Learner's definition of VINDICATE
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: to show that (someone) should not be blamed for a crime, mistake, etc. : to show that (someone) is not guilty证明…清白(或无罪);澄清…无罪(或无错) 2
: to show that (someone or something that has been criticized or doubted) is correct, true, or reasonable证实;证明…有理 -
These discoveries vindicate their theory.这些发现证明他们的理论是正确的。
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Their approach to the problem has been vindicated by the positive results.良好的结果证明他们处理问题的方法是正确的。
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He felt vindicated when the truth became known.当真相大白时,他感觉自己的话得到了证实。
— vindication
/ˌvɪndəˈkeɪʃən/ noun