lenient

🇬🇧 UK/ˈli:niənt/🇺🇸 US/'li:njәnt/

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Definitions

adj.

Not strict or harsh; tolerant and merciful, especially in enforcing rules or punishment.

宽大的；仁慈的；宽容的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived

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entperforming, being in a state

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Common Collocations

1.lenient judge宽大的法官
2.lenient punishment宽松的惩罚
3.lenient policy宽松的政策

Example Sentences

1.
The lenient teacher allowed students extra time on challenging assignments.
2.
The lenient punishment did not adequately deter future violations.

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