c. 1300, "pardonable," from Old French venial "pardonable, excusable" (13c.) and directly from Late Latin venialis "pardonable," from Latin venia "forgiveness, indulgence, pardon," related to venus "sexual love, desire" (see Venus). Related: Venially.
双语例句
1. Her poverty had been a venial fault for two gallant gentlemen.
她的贫穷对那两位殷勤的绅士而言,只是一个微不足道的缺点.
来自辞典例句
2. The venial sins are relatively minor and more easily forgiven.
可宽恕的罪都是比较微小且易被原谅的.
来自互联网
英英释意
1. warranting only temporal punishment;
"venial sin"
2. easily excused or forgiven;
"a venial error"
实用场景例句
The venial sins are relatively minor and more easily forgiven.
