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exculpate

vt. 开脱；使无罪

中文词源

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.