clemency

'klemәnsi

GRE

n. leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

n. 仁慈, 宽厚, 仁厚

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clemency 由词根 clemen（表示温和、宽容）和名词后缀 -cy 组成，表示一种状态或性质，因此可以理解为“宽容的状态”。

例句

1. The judge showed clemency by reducing the prison sentence.

法官通过减轻监禁刑期表现出了宽恕。

2. Many people believe that clemency is a sign of strength, not weakness.

许多人认为宽恕是一种力量的表现，而不是软弱。

3. The governor granted clemency to several inmates before the holiday.

州长在假期前对几名囚犯给予了宽恕。