respite
US /ˈres.pət/
UK /ˈres.paɪt/
名詞
喘息, 暫緩, 休息
a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant
範例:
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The rain offered a welcome respite from the heat.
這場雨帶來了令人欣慰的喘息，緩解了酷熱。
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She worked without respite for hours.
她連續工作數小時，沒有休息。
動詞
暫緩, 延期, 推遲
to postpone a sentence or obligation
範例:
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The court decided to respite the prisoner's sentence.
法院決定暫緩對囚犯的判決。
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They hoped the government would respite their tax payments.
他們希望政府能暫緩他們的稅款支付。
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