lenient

名词 n. 形容词 adj.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A lenitive; an emollient.
形容词 adj.
  1. Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.
    — The standard is fairly lenient, so use your discretion.

词形变化

more lenient comparative most lenient superlative lenients plural

词汇关系

反义词
despotic draconian heavy-handed severe stern strict stringent tough unlenient

词源

词源 1
From Middle French lénient, from Latin lēniēns (whence -i- + -ent), present participle of lēnīre (“to soften, soothe”), from lēnis (“soft”).
词源 2
From Middle French lénient, from Latin lēniēns (whence -i- + -ent), present participle of lēnīre (“to soften, soothe”), from lēnis (“soft”).
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