Leniency is a lenient attitude or lenient behaviour.
例句
The judge rejected pleas for leniency and sentenced him to six months in prison...法官驳回了宽大处理的请求,判处他6个月的监禁。He said he would show no leniency towards those who stirred up trouble between Muslims and Christians.他说自己绝不轻饶那些在穆斯林和基督徒之间挑起事端的人。
英汉词典释义
n.
(惩罚或执法时)宽大;仁慈
an appeal for leniency要求宽大处理的申诉She begged for leniency for her son.她请求给儿子宽大处理。Judges are advised to show greater leniency towards first-time offenders.建议法官对初犯者宽大处理。Let’s hope the judge shows leniency towards her.希望法官能对她宽大处理吧。Police offer leniency to criminals in return for information.警方给罪犯宽大处理以换取情报。
英英词典释义
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