con·done /kənˈdəʊn/ vt. 1. 宽恕，不咎(过错)；宽容，容忍 She could not condone such behaviour. 她不能容忍这种行为。 2. (行为等)抵消(过失等) He has many good qualities that condone his shortcomings. 他有许多可弥补缺点的好品质。 3. 【律】(夫妻一方)宽恕(对方的不贞行为) [< L condōnāre to remit a debt, forgive < com-, 加强语 + dōnāre to donate, pardon < dōnum gift]