[] a reduction in how unpleasant, serious or dangerous sth is 缓解;减轻◆Risk mitigation is all about taking actions that control risks. 风险缓释就是采取控制风险的措施。◆His lawyers are making a mitigation plea (= to make his crime seem less serious). 他的律师正在作减轻罪状的辩解。●in mitiˈgation () with the aim of making a crime seem less serious or easier to forgive 为了减轻罪名◆In mitigation, I did discover and correct the mistake before there were any serious results. 一个可以减轻处罚的事实是,在造成严重後果之前,我已经发现并改正了错误。