Lenient



GRE 蓝宝

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. 宽大的; 仁慈的
• ［英］ adj. 宽大的 ( not harsh or severe) ; 仁慈的 ( merciful, clement)
• ［记］ len ( 软化) +ient -> 软化的 -> 宽大的
• ［同］ 同根词: lenitive ( 缓和的) ; lento ( 音乐: 缓慢地) 派生词: lenience, leniency ( n. 宽大, 温和)

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Latin lenient-, leniens, present participle of lenire to soften, soothe, from lenis soft, mild; probably akin to Lithuanian l?nas tranquil — more at let
• Date: 1652
• 1. exerting a soothing or easing influence ; relieving pain or stress
• 2. of mild and tolerant disposition; especially indulgent
• ? leniently adverb

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