respite
US /ˈres.pət/
UK /ˈres.paɪt/
名词
喘息, 暂缓, 休息
a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant
示例:
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The rain offered a welcome respite from the heat.
这场雨带来了令人欣慰的喘息，缓解了酷热。
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She worked without respite for hours.
她连续工作数小时，没有休息。
动词
暂缓, 延期, 推迟
to postpone a sentence or obligation
示例:
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The court decided to respite the prisoner's sentence.
法院决定暂缓对囚犯的判决。
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They hoped the government would respite their tax payments.
他们希望政府能暂缓他们的税款支付。
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