| 释义 |
res·pite /ˈrespaɪt，-pɪt，rɪˈspaɪt/ n. | vt.
I n.
1. 暂缓；(死刑等的)缓期执行；(义务等的)暂缓履行
permit the condemned prisoner an hour's respite 准死囚犯暂缓1小时执行
have a week's respite from paying the rent 得到展延一周交纳租金的宽限
2. 暂息(时间)，喘息(时间)；(痛苦等的)暂时缓解；(工作等的)暂停，中止
take a brief respite from one's work 停工稍事休息
work without (a) respite 不歇手地工作
She had got a job in town primarily as a respite from her husband. 她在城里找了份工作，主要是想以此暂时摆脱丈夫。
Irrigation problems still are serious. But the rain gave us some respite. 灌溉问题仍然严重，但这场雨总算让我们喘了口气。
The patient had a respite from pain. 病人的疼痛曾有缓解。
II vt.
1. 使暂缓；缓期执行(死刑等)，暂缓处决(犯人等)；暂缓履行(义务)
respite a murderer 暂缓处决杀人犯
2. 使暂息，使得到喘息；使(痛苦等)缓解；使(受害者等)减轻痛苦；暂停(工作等)
[< OFr respit < L respectus, 见 RESPECT] |