extenuating

动词 extenuate:

1. lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
   同义词：extenuate, palliate, mitigate

形容词 extenuating:

1. partially excusing or justifying

1. He stole the money, but there are extenuating circumstances.
   他是偷了钱，但有可以减轻罪责的情况。
2. "He did misappropriate the public funds, but there were extenuating circumstances."
   ＂他的确挪用了公款，但有可以减轻罪责的情况。＂
3. The judge is aware of the extenuating circumstances and you'll definitely be given a fair hearing.
   法官知道可使罪行减轻的情况，你肯定会得到公正的判决。
4. Because of extenuating circumstances, the court acquitted him of the crime.
   因考虑到情有可原，法庭判他无罪。