| 单词 | lenient |
| 释义 | lenient lenient /ˈliː.ni.ənt/ adjective ► C2 not as severe or strong in punishment or judgment as would be expected: » They believe that judges are too lenient with terrorist suspects.» In view of the quantity of drugs involved, 16 years was the most lenient sentence (= punishment) the judge could impose.Thesaurus+: ↑Lenient and mercifulleniency /-ən.si/ noun [U] ► F0» The defending lawyer asked for leniency on the grounds of her client's youth.Thesaurus+: ↑Lenient and mercifulleniently /-li/ adverb Thesaurus+: ↑Lenient and merciful |
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