extenuating circumstances 从轻情节
extenuate a crime 减轻罪责
extenuate a fault 开脱过错
extenuating factors 减轻因素
no extenuation 无可开脱
1. The lawyer argued that the client's mental state extenuated his actions.
律师辩称被告的精神状态减轻了他的行为责任。
2. Her poor health is an extenuating circumstance that should be considered.
她健康状况不佳是一个应被考虑在内的从轻情节。
3. No amount of money extenuates the fact that he stole from the poor.
无论多少钱都无法减轻他向穷人偷窃这一事实的严重性。
A: The judge said the evidence extenuates the defendant's guilt.
A：法官说证据减轻了被告的罪责。
B: Really? What kind of evidence was it?
B：真的吗？是什么样的证据？
1) 减轻（错误、罪行的）严重性
2) 为……辩解或开脱
3) 使显得不那么严重
1. 减轻；开脱（罪过、错误等）
2. 为……提供辩解理由
e.g.He extenuated his mistake by blaming the traffic.
他通过责怪交通堵塞来为自己犯的错误开脱。
verb
1. To make (something, such as a fault or crime) seem less serious by giving reasons or explanations for it.
Synonym: mitigate, excuse, justify