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le·ni·entBrE /ˈliːniənt/NAmE /ˈliːniənt/ adjectivenot as strict as expected when punishing sb or when making sure that rules are obeyed （惩罚或执法时）宽大的，宽容的，仁慈的◆a lenient sentence/fine 从宽的判刑/罚款◆The judge was far too lenient with him. 法官对他太宽容了。▸ le·ni·ency BrE /ˈliːniənsi/NAmE /ˈliːniənsi/ (also less frequent le·ni·ence) noun [U] ◆She appealed to the judge for leniency. 她向法官请求宽大处理。▸ le·ni·ent·ly BrE /ˈliːniəntli/NAmE /ˈliːniəntli/ adverb◆to treat sb leniently 宽待某人 |