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re.lieve objrI5li:vv [T]If something relieves an unpleasant feeling, such as pain or worry, it makes it less strong.减缓，减轻，使宽慰，使宽心，使轻松She was given a shot of morphine to relieve the pain.她被打了一针吗啡以减轻痛苦。The good news relieved my anxiety.那个好消息缓解了我的焦虑。She relieved her boredom at home by learning how to type.她学打字以打发在家的无聊时光。He relieved his feelings of frustration by kicking the desk.他踢桌子来减轻挫折感。If something relieves an unpleasant situation, it improves it.缓和，改善The council is considering banning vehicles from the town centre to relieve congestion.市政会正在考虑市中心禁止机动车来缓解交通堵塞。She claims that the pressure on public hospitals could be relieved by combining medical resources in the public and private sectors.她宣称可以通过结合公私两方面的医疗资源来缓解对公共医院的压力。(dated) To relieve yourself is to urinate.撒尿
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