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le·ni·entBrE /ˈliːniənt/ NAmE /ˈliːniənt/ adjective not as strict as expected when punishing sb or when making sure that rules are obeyed (惩罚或执法时)宽大的,宽容的,仁慈的◆ a lenient sentence /fine 从宽的判刑/罚款◆ The judge was far too lenient with him . 法官对他太宽容了。▸ le·ni·encyBrE /ˈliːniənsi/ NAmE /ˈliːniənsi/ (also less frequent le·ni·ence ) noun [U ]◆ She appealed to the judge for leniency . 她向法官请求宽大处理。▸ le·ni·ent·lyBrE /ˈliːniəntli/ NAmE /ˈliːniəntli/ adverb ◆ to treat sb leniently 宽待某人 |