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.
雙語例句
1. Her poverty had been a venial fault for two gallant gentlemen.
她的貧窮對那兩位殷勤的紳士而言,只是一個微不足道的缺點.
來自辭典例句
2. The venial sins are relatively minor and more easily forgiven.