alibi

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n. 不在犯罪现场, 托辞 v. 为...辩解

发音

US /ˈæl.ə.baɪ/

词形变化

alibis 复数 alibis alibied alibies alibiing alibis 三单 alibies 三单 alibiing 现在分词 alibied 过去式 alibied 过去分词

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The plea or mode of defense under which a person on trial for a crime proves or attempts to prove being in another place when the alleged act was committed.

    不在场证明

    法律

    to set up an alibi

    to prove an alibi

  2. 2.

    An excuse, especially one used to avoid responsibility or blame.

    借口

v.
  1. 1.

    To provide an alibi for.

    及物
  2. 2.

    To provide an excuse for.

    及物

词汇关系

名词

同义词 3

excuse exculpation self-justification

上位词 3

defense defence vindication

下位词 2

mitigation extenuation
动词

上位词 2

excuse explain

相关短语

Alibi Ike [网络] 借口大王 Alibi Ikes alibi copy alibi copies et alibi (=and elsewhere)[拉]以及其他地方

词源

From the 18th century, from Latin alibī (“elsewhere, at another place”, adverb). Probably after French alibi, which has this use since the late 14th century.

来源：wiktionary