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ex·tenu·at·ingBrE /ɪkˈstenjueɪtɪŋ/ NAmE /ɪkˈstenjueɪtɪŋ/ adjective [only before noun ] (formal ) showing reasons why a wrong or illegal act , or a bad situation , should be judged less seriously or excused 情有可原的；可减轻的◆ There were extenuating circumstances and the defendant did not receive a prison sentence . 因为有可减轻罪行的情节，所以被告未被判刑。 |