"extenuating" 怎么发音
word
ik-STEN-yoo-ay-ting
ek-STEN-yoo-ay-ting
释义
Making a mistake or crime seem less serious by providing reasons or excuses that partially justify the behavior.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪtɪŋ
英式英语
ɛkstˈɛnjuːˌeɪtɪŋ
简化发音
美式
ik-STEN-yoo-ay-ting
英式
ek-STEN-yoo-ay-ting
语境中听
The judge considered the extenuating circumstances before making a decision.
There are extenuating factors that help explain his actions.
Because of extenuating conditions, the student received a lighter punishment.
Her lawyer argued there were extenuating circumstances that led to her mistake.