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ex·tenu·at·ingBrE /ɪkˈstenjueɪtɪŋ/NAmE /ɪkˈstenjueɪtɪŋ/ adjective [only before noun] (formal) showing reasons why a wrong or illegal act, or a bad situation, should be judged less seriously or excused 情有可原的;可减轻的◆There were extenuating circumstances and the defendant did not receive a prison sentence. 因为有可减轻罪行的情节,所以被告未被判刑。 |