extenuating [ek'stenju,eitiŋ]

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英汉解释

adj. 情有可原的；使减轻的
v. 为…找借口；能减轻…的严重性；轻视（extenuate的ing形式）

参考例句

1. There were extenuating circumstances and the defendant did not receive a prison sentence.
因有可减轻罪行的情节被告未被判刑。
2. Non-tabloid journalists are supposed to avoid anonymous sources except in extenuating circumstances.
原则一，非小报记者应尽量避免使用匿名消息，除非情有可原；
3. If there are extenuating circumstances, you should make prior arrangements with your recitation instructor.
如果有能令人谅解的情况，你应该提前跟你的演习课讲师做出安排。

英英解释

adj.
  1. partially excusing or justifying

网络释义

extenuating
使减轻的; 可使罪责减轻的; 减轻; 使减轻的 情有可原的;
extenuating circumstances
可使罪行减轻的情况; 减轻的情节;
extenuating circumstance
减轻情节;