extenuating

柯林斯词典

extenuating /ɪkˈstɛnjuːeɪtɪŋ/

• 1. ADJ If you say that there are extenuating circumstances for a bad situation or wrong action, you mean that there are reasons or factors that partly excuse it. 情有可原的[正式] [usu ADJ n]

  The defendants decide to admit their guilt, but insist that there are extenuating circumstances. 被告们决定认罪，但坚称有情有可原的情节。

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