extenuating的意思|示意
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）
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extenuating的用法详解
Extenuating是英文单词，来源于拉丁文，意思是解释、减轻，其相关用法如下：
1、Extenuating是形容词，意思是减轻的、缓和的或令人宽恕的，用来形容某种情况或行为，表示它不是那么糟糕，也不是极端的，可以给予宽恕或谅解：
例句：
There were no extenuating circumstances in the case, and the judge had no choice but to impose a harsh sentence.
案件中没有任何减轻情节，法官除了判处严厉刑罚别无选择。
2、Extenuating也可作为动词，表示减轻罪行或惩罚的努力，旨在减弱某种情况或行为的不可原谅性：
例句：
Tom’s lawyer hoped to extenuate the severity of his crime by pointing out his supposed mental health issues.
汤姆的律师希望通过指出他所谓的心理健康问题来减轻他犯罪的严重性。
总之，extenuating是一个表示减轻或解释某种情况或行为的用语，同时可以形容词和动词的形式出现，而该词的根本意思则是宽恕和谅解。
extenuating相关短语
1、 extenuating circumstances 可使罪行减轻的情况
extenuating相关例句
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。
柯林斯例句
He stole the money, but there are extenuating circumstances.
他是偷了钱, 但有可以减轻罪责的情况.
期刊摘选
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。
牛津词典
The defendants decide to admit their guilt, but insist that there are extenuating circumstances.
被告们决定认罪，但坚称有情有可原的情节。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
Where your illness may affect assessed work you should also complete an Extenuating Circumstances claim form.
如果生病影响了你的测评,你应同时填写一份例外情况声明表.
期刊摘选
I do not plead any extenuating act.
我不求宽大,也不要求减刑.
演讲部分
Because of extenuating circumstances, the court acquitted him of the crime.
因考虑到情有可原, 法庭判他无罪.
期刊摘选
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。
《牛津词典》