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extenuating是什么意思

extenuating

英[ɪkˈstenjueɪtɪŋ] 美[ ɪkˈstenjueɪtɪŋ]

adj. 使减轻的，情有可原的；
v. （用偏袒的辩解或借口）减轻( extenuate的现在分词 )，低估，藐视；

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

ADJ

情有可原的;可减轻处罚的

If you say that there are extenuating circumstances for a bad situation or wrong action, you mean that there are reasons or factors which partly excuse it.
例句
The defendants decide to admit their guilt, but insist that there are extenuating circumstances. 被告方决定认罪，但是坚称有从轻情节。

英英词典释义

Adjective
1. partially excusing or justifying;
"extenuating circumstances"

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