absolve /əbˈzɒlv/ TEM4 ( absolving, absolved, absolves )

• 1. 

  V-T If a report or investigation absolves someone of blame or responsibility, it formally states that he or she is not guilty or is not to blame. 免除(责任)

  例：

  A police investigation yesterday absolved the police of all blame in the incident.

  警方昨天的调查为其开脱了在这件事故中所有的责任。

  例：

  ...the inquiry which absolved the soldiers.

  ...免除士兵责任的查问。