/ˈmɪtɪgeɪtɪŋ ||; ˈmɪtəˌgetɪŋ/adj (formal 正式) (onlybeforea noun 只用于名词前) providing a reason that explains sb's actions or why he/she committed a crime, which makes it easier to understand so that the punishment may be less harsh 可予减轻罪状的: mitigating circumstances/factors 可予减轻罪状的情节╱因素