re·but /rɪˈbʌt/ vt. | vi.(-but·ted; -but·ting) ❶ vt. 1. 反驳,驳回;驳斥 The prosecutor's arguments were rebutted by the defence lawyers. 起诉人的论据为被告的辩护人一一驳回。 I am writing this letter to rebut the suggestion that I have failed in my duty. 本人写此信意在驳斥所谓本人不曾尽职的暗示。 2. 揭露,揭穿 3. 〈古〉击退;制止 ❷ vi. 反驳,驳回;驳斥 [< OFr reboter < RE- + boter to thrust, butt³]