a. 宽大的，仁慈的
leniency n. 仁慈; 宽大
a lenient sentence/fine 从宽的判刑╱罚款
School examiners say that marking has become more lenient in recent years. 学校的阅卷人称近年来评分标准放宽了。
She appealed to the judge for leniency. 她向法官请求宽大处理。
BrE /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/