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词汇 mitigation
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Definition of mitigation in English:

mitigation

noun mɪtɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)nˌmɪdəˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n
mass noun
  • The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

    缓解;缓和;减轻

    the identification and mitigation of pollution

    重点在于鉴定和减少污染。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Prevention is not on; and timely mitigation is the only plausible solution.
    • There is some mitigation owing to the relationships between the parties.
    • These are the things that drive expected value, that mitigation seeks to reduce.
    • At that point, there will be aggravation from the state, mitigation from the defense.
    • This is a strategy not of flood prevention but of flood mitigation and control.
    • Anyway, disaster mitigation is typically not an area where partisan divisions are relevant.
    • Only Zionism - so at least Zionists believe - can provide some mitigation of this great tragedy.
    • Not one of these forms of mitigation tells me what I want to know about art.
    • By way of mitigation, the hospital's general manager added that the hospital was ten years old.
    • They are working on mitigation and contingency responses for a range of scenarios.
    • This goes well beyond any formal obligation on environmental mitigation and protection.
    • It will work towards creating public awareness, mitigation and taking action when a calamity strikes.
    • This guidance also needs to cover best practice for mitigation and compensation.
    Synonyms
    alleviation, reduction, diminution, lessening, easing, weakening, lightening, assuagement, palliation, cushioning, dulling, deadening
    soothing, softening, relief

Phrases

  • in mitigation

    • So as to make something, especially a crime, appear less serious and thus be punished more leniently.

      以减轻情况(尤指罪责)的严重程度

      in mitigation she said her client had been deeply depressed

      为了减轻罪责,她说她的当事人一直深陷抑郁之中。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • In mitigation, the court heard that his ex-girlfriend was five months pregnant with their first child.
      • In mitigation, I am on the move and posted this from an internet cafe.
      • All that appears on the plea in mitigation is the fact that he believed that it contained ecstasy.
      • What is the remedy where a fraudulent plea in mitigation of sentence produces an inadequate sentence?
      • If he is not in attendance reference will be made to any statement in mitigation previously provided by the defendant.
      • He accepted that, on the judge's findings, no deduction was to be made in respect of steps which could have been taken in mitigation.
      • In mitigation, one couldn't help notice the wealth of talent on the sideline.
      • In mitigation I must remind you: this was the beginning of the Seventies.
      • Your adviser can make a statement about your background or in mitigation of punishment.
      • It raises matters as to his conviction and in mitigation of sentence.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin mitigatio(n-), from the verb mitigare 'alleviate' (see mitigate).

Definition of mitigation in US English:

mitigation

nounˌmɪdəˈɡeɪʃ(ə)nˌmidəˈɡāSH(ə)n
  • The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

    缓解;缓和;减轻

    the emphasis is on the identification and mitigation of pollution

    重点在于鉴定和减少污染。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It will work towards creating public awareness, mitigation and taking action when a calamity strikes.
    • By way of mitigation, the hospital's general manager added that the hospital was ten years old.
    • This guidance also needs to cover best practice for mitigation and compensation.
    • Only Zionism - so at least Zionists believe - can provide some mitigation of this great tragedy.
    • These are the things that drive expected value, that mitigation seeks to reduce.
    • They are working on mitigation and contingency responses for a range of scenarios.
    • This goes well beyond any formal obligation on environmental mitigation and protection.
    • Not one of these forms of mitigation tells me what I want to know about art.
    • This is a strategy not of flood prevention but of flood mitigation and control.
    • There is some mitigation owing to the relationships between the parties.
    • At that point, there will be aggravation from the state, mitigation from the defense.
    • Prevention is not on; and timely mitigation is the only plausible solution.
    • Anyway, disaster mitigation is typically not an area where partisan divisions are relevant.
    Synonyms
    alleviation, reduction, diminution, lessening, easing, weakening, lightening, assuagement, palliation, cushioning, dulling, deadening

Phrases

  • in mitigation

    • So as to make something, especially a crime, appear less serious and thus be punished more leniently.

      以减轻情况(尤指罪责)的严重程度

      in mitigation she said her client had been deeply depressed

      为了减轻罪责,她说她的当事人一直深陷抑郁之中。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • It raises matters as to his conviction and in mitigation of sentence.
      • Your adviser can make a statement about your background or in mitigation of punishment.
      • In mitigation I must remind you: this was the beginning of the Seventies.
      • What is the remedy where a fraudulent plea in mitigation of sentence produces an inadequate sentence?
      • All that appears on the plea in mitigation is the fact that he believed that it contained ecstasy.
      • In mitigation, the court heard that his ex-girlfriend was five months pregnant with their first child.
      • In mitigation, I am on the move and posted this from an internet cafe.
      • He accepted that, on the judge's findings, no deduction was to be made in respect of steps which could have been taken in mitigation.
      • In mitigation, one couldn't help notice the wealth of talent on the sideline.
      • If he is not in attendance reference will be made to any statement in mitigation previously provided by the defendant.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin mitigatio(n-), from the verb mitigare ‘alleviate’ (see mitigate).

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