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mitigating

形容词

UK/ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tɪŋ/
US/ˈmɪt̬.ə.ɡeɪ.t̬ɪŋ/

定义 mitigating 形容词

  1. formal(正式)

    Reducing the severity, harmfulness, or unpleasantness of something.

    减轻的；缓和的；可作减轻处罚考量的

    • Are there any circumstances that could explain her shocking behavior and lessen its severity?

      有没有任何情况可以解释她令人震惊的行为并减轻其严重性？

    • We need to find strategies that can mitigate the impact of this failure.

      我们需要找到能够减轻这次失败影响的策略。

    • Wearing a mask is an effective measure for mitigating the spread of the virus.

      戴口罩是减缓病毒传播的有效措施。

  2. law(法律)specialized(专业)

    Making a crime or punishment less severe or serious; deserving leniency.

    （法律）可减轻罪责的；可作为从轻发落的

    • The judge must consider all mitigating factors when sentencing.

      法官在判刑时必须考虑所有减轻罪责的因素。

    • The defendant's youth and lack of a criminal record were presented as mitigating factors by the defense lawyer.

      被告的年轻和无犯罪记录被辩护律师作为减轻罪责的因素提出。

    • Because of these mitigating circumstances, the court decided to impose a lighter sentence.

      由于这些减轻罪责的情况，法院决定从轻判处。