辩解
HSK 7-9to justify oneself; to defend oneself with explanations (often to clear one's name)
Explanation
to justify; to defend (a point of view etc); to provide an explanation; to try to defend oneself
Examples
他辩解自己没有偷东西。
He justifies that he didn't steal anything.
她辩解她的迟到是因为交通堵塞。
She justifies her lateness due to traffic jam.