leniency

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英语专业八级

leniency 是什么意思

中文释义

n. 宽大, 温和, 慈悲为怀

[法] 宽大, 宽恕, 仁慈

英文释义

n mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant

n a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone

n lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers

leniency 的真实例句

以下例句摘自真实英文文章，看看 leniency 在自然语境里怎么用：

But clarity, Pleffken stresses, isn’t the same as leniency.

—— Can electric air taxis carry passengers? Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 just cleared a key test

Carie Hallford expressed remorse and asked for leniency in courtroom appearances, stating that she was afraid of Jon and in an abusive marriage.

—— Colorado funeral home owner sentenced to 30 years in decomposing bodies case

He should also suspect himself as he performs his critical examination of it, so that he may avoid falling into either prejudice or leniency.

—— The First Scientist’s Guide to Truth: Alhazen on Critical Thinking

Williams was sentenced to three years in prison on Tuesday, but Dandridge said he had "challenged the leniency" through a scheme overseen by the Attorney General's office.

—— Dog walker beaten with hockey stick by top horse trainer says his jail term is too soft

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