Alibi
01
アリバイ
proof that indicates a person was somewhere other than the place where a crime took place and therefore could not have committed it
例
The suspect 's alibi placed him at a restaurant with friends at the time of the crime.
容疑者のアリバイは、犯罪の時に彼を友人とレストランにいたと位置づけていた。
The defense attorney presented several witnesses to support the defendant 's alibi.
弁護側は被告人のアリバイを支持するために数人の証人を提示した。
02
an explanation or excuse offered to justify or defend an offensive action, failure, or mistake
例
He used traffic as an alibi for being late.
Forgetfulness was her alibi for missing the appointment.
to alibi
01
to clear someone from suspicion of a crime by providing an alibi
例
The witnesses helped to alibi the defendant.
He was alibied by evidence showing he was elsewhere.
