Leniency is a lenient attitude or lenient behaviour.
例句
The judge rejected pleas for leniency and sentenced him to six months in prison...法官駁回了寬大處理的請求,判處他6個月的監禁。He said he would show no leniency towards those who stirred up trouble between Muslims and Christians.他說自己絕不輕饒那些在穆斯林和基督徒之間挑起事端的人。
英漢詞典釋義
n.
(懲罰或執法時)寬大;仁慈
an appeal for leniency要求寬大處理的申訴She begged for leniency for her son.她請求給兒子寬大處理。Judges are advised to show greater leniency towards first-time offenders.建議法官對初犯者寬大處理。Let’s hope the judge shows leniency towards her.希望法官能對她寬大處理吧。Police offer leniency to criminals in return for information.警方給罪犯寬大處理以換取情報。
英英詞典釋義
Noun
1. mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
2. a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone;
"too much indulgence spoils a child"
3. lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers