leniency

名词

1. 1

   宽容、宽大、仁慈

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

   老师对错过截止日期的学生表现出少见的宽容。

2. 2

   从轻处罚、减刑、宽减法律

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

   他认罪，希望法院能从轻量刑。