1. His actions were extenuated by the difficult circumstances he faced.
他的行为因所面临的困难处境而被减轻责任。

2. The court considered the extenuated circumstances before passing judgment.
法庭在判决前考虑了减轻情节。

3. Nothing could fully excuse or extenuate his behavior.
没有什么能完全为他的行为开脱或减轻其严重性。

4. The crime was extenuated by his lack of intent.
该罪行因缺乏主观故意而被减轻处理。

A: Do you think his mistake can be extenuated by the situation?
A：你认为他的错误可以因当时的情况而被减轻吗？

B: Yes, the extenuating circumstances should be considered.
B：是的，应考虑那些减轻情节。

1) 表示行为或罪责被减轻或弱化

2) 常用于法律语境中的“减轻情节”

3) 指因特殊情况而降低责任程度

4) 用于描述解释或缓和严重性

1. 减轻的；被缓和的（尤指罪责或责任）

e.g. The circumstances extenuated his responsibility.
这些情况减轻了他的责任。

2. 被解释为较轻的（法律或道德意义）

e.g. The judge found the offense partially extenuated.
法官认为该罪行部分被减轻处理。

adjective

1. Reduced in seriousness, guilt, or severity, often due to mitigating circumstances.

Synonym: mitigated, lessened, reduced