relief
US /rɪˈliːf/
UK /rɪˈliːf/
名词
1.
解脱, 宽慰
a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress
示例:
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It was a great relief to know that everyone was safe.
得知大家都平安无事，真是松了一大口气。
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She sighed with relief when the exam was over.
考试结束后，她松了一口气。
2.
缓解, 援助
the act of removing or reducing pain, discomfort, or distress
示例:
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The medication provided immediate relief from the pain.
这种药物立即缓解了疼痛。
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We are working to bring relief to the victims of the disaster.
我们正在努力为灾民提供援助。
3.
替班, 援军
a person or group of people replacing another, especially in a military context
示例:
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The relief troops arrived just in time.
援军及时赶到。
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The night shift is waiting for their relief.
夜班人员正在等待他们的替班。
4.
浮雕, 凸起
a method of molding, carving, or stamping in which the design stands out from the surface
示例:
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The sculpture was carved in high relief.
雕塑以高浮雕形式雕刻。
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The coins had a distinct design in low relief.
这些硬币有明显的低浮雕设计。