| 词组 | alibi |
| 释义 | alibi /ˈæləbaɪ, ˈælɪbaɪ/ noun something that proves that someone was not where a crime happened and therefore could not have done itadjectivesa good/solid/firm alibi The man was questioned by police and seemed to have a good alibi.a cast-iron/unshakeable/airtight/watertight alibi (=one that is completely certain) He has a cast-iron alibi – he was in hospital having an operation.the perfect alibi It seemed that she had the perfect alibi, and that she would never be punished.a false/fake alibi He paid a friend £20,000 to give him a false alibi.verbshave an alibi He had an alibi – his wife said she was with him all evening.give/provide an alibi The suspect was unable to provide an alibi for the night when the crime was committed.check sb’s alibi The officers began interviewing people and checking their alibis.establish an alibi If he is to prove his innocence, he needs to establish an alibi.prepositionsan alibi for sth Richards has an alibi for the time of the murder. |
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