let-off

Noun

Japanese Meaning

刑罰から逃れるための免除、すなわち寛大処置、恩赦 / （工学）放出または解放のための装置。例えば、織機で経糸をシリンダーから解放する装置

Despite public outrage, the judge gave the young activist a controversial let-off that many condemned as too lenient.

世間の反発にもかかわらず、裁判官は若い活動家に対して、多くの人が寛大すぎると非難した物議を醸す処罰の免除を与えた。

Sense（1）

An escape from punishment.

The accused received a suspended sentence, which many saw as a let-off.

Sense（2）

(engineering) A device for letting off, releasing, or giving forth, as the warp from the cylinder of a loom.

let-offs

（ plural ）