Because it was his first offence , the punishment wasn't too severe.

由于他是初犯, 惩罚较轻.

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The judge passed a light sentence on him because it was his first offence.

因属初次犯罪,法官判他轻刑.

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Peter got let off with probation because it was his first offence.

由于是初犯,彼得被判缓刑.

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She'll get away with a fine as it is a first offence.

由于是初犯,她将被从轻发落,只罚款了事.

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They won't imprison him for a first offence.

因为他是初犯,他们不会因此而监禁他.

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Because it was first offence this time, the punishment was not too SeVere.

由于这次是初犯,所以惩罚还不是特别的严重.

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