lenient
含义: Not strict or severe in punishing or enforcing rules; merciful or tolerant.
Lenient describes an approach to discipline or punishment that is milder than expected or warranted. 'A lenient sentence,' 'lenient towards offenders,' and 'a lenient teacher' are standard collocations. The word is frequently debated in criminal justice — some argue for lenient sentencing to encourage rehabilitation, while others demand harsher penalties. The noun 'leniency' is equally common. Lenient is the opposite of 'strict' or 'harsh.'
例句
- The judge was criticised for passing an overly lenient sentence on the repeat offender. 法官因对累犯判决过轻而受到批评。El juez fue criticado por dictar una sentencia excesivamente clemente contra el reincidente.裁判官は常習犯に対して過度に寛大な判決を下したとして批判された。판사는 상습범에게 지나치게 관대한 판결을 내렸다는 비판을 받았다.
- Parents who are too lenient may find that their children lack self-discipline later in life. 过于宽大的父母可能会发现孩子在日后缺乏自律。Los padres demasiado indulgentes pueden encontrarse con que sus hijos carecen de autodisciplina en el futuro.甘すぎる親は、子供が将来自己規律に欠けることに気づくかもしれない。지나치게 관대한 부모는 자녀가 나중에 자기 절제력이 부족하다는 것을 깨달을 수 있다.
- The prosecution appealed against the leniency of the sentence, arguing it did not reflect the seriousness of the crime. 检方以判决未能反映犯罪的严重性为由,对量刑的宽大提出了上诉。La fiscalía recurrió la clemencia de la sentencia alegando que no reflejaba la gravedad del delito.検察は、判決が犯罪の重大性を反映していないとして、その寛大さに対し控訴した。검찰은 판결이 범죄의 심각성을 반영하지 않는다며 그 관대함에 대해 항소했다.
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语境: legal, media, general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Latin lenientem (softening, soothing), present participle of lenire (to soften, soothe), from lenis (soft, gentle). The judicial sense of mild punishment has been standard since the 17th century.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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