1.Contentious discussions are expected after the President recently imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and the EU.
contentious 引起争论的
After a contentious meeting, make time to walk around the block or around the building.
在一次吵吵闹闹的会议之后,找时间去大楼或公司四处走走 。
2.A woman left federal prison in Alabama after President Trump commuted her life sentence.
commute 减免(刑罚)
His punishment was commuted from death to life imprisonment by the judge.
他的死刑由法官减轻为无期徒刑 。