lenient

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a. 宽大的, 温和的, 慈悲为怀的 [法] 宽大的, 仁慈的

发音

US /ˈliːni.ənt/

词形变化

lenients 复数 lenients more lenient 比较级 most lenient 最高级

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A lenitive; an emollient.

    医学
adj.
  1. 1.

    Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.

    宽大

    宽松

    The standard is fairly lenient, so use your discretion.

词汇关系

词源

From Middle French lénient, from Latin lēniēns, present participle of lēnīre (“to soften, soothe”), from lēnis (“soft”).

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