leniency

名詞

1. 1

   寬容、寬大、仁慈

   The teacher showed unusual leniency toward students who missed the deadline.

   老師對錯過截止日期的學生表現出少見的寬容。

2. 2

   從輕處罰、減刑、寬減法律

   He pleaded guilty in the hope of leniency from the court.

   他認罪，希望法院能從輕量刑。