extenuating 详细解释

extenuating

[eks'tenjueitiŋ]

adj. 使减轻的, 情有可原的

词形变化

形容词: extenuative | 名词: extenuator | 动词过去式: extenuated | 动词过去分词: extenuated | 动词现在分词: extenuating | 动词第三人称单数: extenuates |

英英释义

动词 extenuate:

lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

同义词:extenuate, palliate, mitigate

形容词 extenuating:

partially excusing or justifying

补充

extenuatingextenuating[eksˈtenjueitiŋ]adj.1.使减轻的,情有可原的

例句

1. The defendants admit their guilt, but insist that there are extenuating circumstances.被告方决定认罪, 但是坚称有从轻情节。 2. The company claims that its failure to deliver the materials on time is due to bad weather and other extenuating circumstances.这家公司声称,他们未能按时递送材料是因为天气不好和其他情有可原的情况。