extenuating [ɪkˈstenjueɪtɪŋ]

例句:

• There were extenuating circumstances and the defendant did not receive a prison sentence.
  因有可减轻罪行的情节被告未被判刑。
  
• The defendants decide to admit their guilt, but insist that there are extenuating circumstances.
  被告方决定认罪，但是坚称有从轻情节。
  
• I do not plead any extenuating act.
  我不求宽大,也不要求减刑.
  
• The prisoner's age and previous good character were extenuating circumstances.
  来自B. Bainbridge
• Members may be penalized with a fine for missing a meeting, except under extenuating circumstances.
  来自UNESCO
• Prosecutors often spend time weighing mitigating and extenuating circumstances before deciding to seek the death penalty.
  来自NPR