verb🔗Share减轻，缓解. To lessen; to palliate; to lessen or weaken the force of; to diminish the conception of, as crime, guilt, faults, ills, accusations, etc."His lateness to work was extenuated by the fact that his car had broken down. "因为他的车抛锚了，他上班迟到这件事才情有可原。guiltlawmoralphilosophyactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share变薄，拉长，使细。 To make thin or slender; to draw out so as to lessen the thickness."The metalworker extenuated the edge of the blade by hammering it until it was thin enough to be sharp. "那位金工匠通过反复锤击刀刃边缘，将其逐渐敲薄拉长，最终使它变得足够锋利。appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share变薄，减轻，减弱。 To become thinner."After weeks of neglect, the houseplant's leaves extenuated, becoming thin and brittle. "这盆盆栽的叶子因为几个星期没照料，变得细薄，而且很脆。bodyphysiologyanatomyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share减轻，淡化，辩解。 To lower or degrade; to detract from."His constant lateness extenuated the respect his coworkers once had for him. "他总是迟到，这逐渐消磨掉了同事们曾经对他的尊重。guiltmorallawcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
