mitigating是什么意思？

mitigating

英[ˈmɪtɪgeɪtɪŋ]

• v. 减轻，缓和( mitigate的现在分词 )；

例句

• A sentencing judge is required to consider any mitigating circumstances befor imposing the death penalty. 在处死刑之前,要求量刑法官必须考虑是否有任何减轻罪行之情节.
• Are there any mitigating circumstances in this case? 本案中是否有任何情况可以减轻被告的罪行?
• The judge found that in her case there were mitigating circumstances. 法官认为她这个案子存在可以减轻罪责的情节。
• There are various mitigating factors. 有各种可以减轻罪责的因素。
• The judge found that in her case there were mitigating circumstances... 法官认为她这个案子存在可以减轻罪责的情节。
• ...ways of mitigating the effects of an explosion... 减轻爆炸威力的种种方法

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

• ADJ
  (情节、因素)可考虑从轻处置的，可减轻罪责的
  Mitigating circumstances or factors make a bad action, especially a crime, easier to understand and excuse, and may result in the person responsible being punished less severely.
  例句
  The judge found that in her case there were mitigating circumstances... 法官认为她这个案子存在可以减轻罪责的情节。 There are various mitigating factors. 有各种可以减轻罪责的因素。