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单词 lenient
释义 le·nient
\-ənt\ adjective
Etymology: Latin lenient-, leniens, present participle of lenire to soften, from lenis soft, mild; akin to Latvian lēns mild, slow, lazy, Old Slavic lēnŭ — more at let (to permit)
1. archaic : relieving pain (as a medicine) or stress (as soothing influence) : assuasive, emollient
2. : of mild and tolerant disposition or effect : indulgent, merciful
 < strict legality was mitigated by his lenient understanding >
 < contiguous states were attracting capital and enterprise through lenient laws — Broadus Mitchell >
Synonyms: see forbearing, soft
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