| 释义 |
[/ˈrespaɪt, ˈrespɪt; ˋrɛspɪt/] n 用法:
1 [U, sing] ~ (from sth) interval of rest or relief 休息（时间）; 暂时的缓解或放松:
longing for a moment of respite 恨不得歇会儿 *
work without respite 不停地工作 *
a brief, welcome respite 短暂的、 愉快的休息 *
(a) respite from pain, worry, stress, etc 痛苦、 忧虑、 压力等的暂时减轻. 用法:
2 [C] delay allowed before an obligation must be fulfilled or a penalty suffered; reprieve （义务的）暂缓履行; （刑罚的）缓期执行; 缓刑:
grant sb a respite 准予某人缓刑. |