柯林斯词典extenuate /ɪkˈstɛnjʊˌeɪt/ 1. V to represent (an offence, a fault, etc) as being less serious than it appears, as by showing mitigating circumstances 企图减轻(罪行、过错等的)严重性 返回 extenuate剑桥词典to cause a wrong act to be judged less seriously by giving reasons for it 为（错误行为）辩解 He was unable to say anything that might have extenuated his behaviour . 他拿不出任何理由为自己的行为辩解。 返回 extenuate