respite
英 [ˈrespaɪt]
美 [ˈrespɪt]
n.
暂息；暂缓履行；暂缓执行
v.
暂缓执行；暂缓履行；把…推迟；获（死刑的）缓期执行
第三人称单数： respites
现在分词： respiting
过去式： respited
过去分词： respited
英文释义：
1. respite (from something) a short break or escape from something difficult or unpleasant
(从某事中)暂时休息或逃离困难或不愉快的事情
2. a short delay allowed before something difficult or unpleasant must be done
在困难或不愉快的事情必须做之前允许的短暂延迟
举个例子：
1.The tablets brought temporary respite from the excruciating pain.
这些药片暂时缓解了剧痛。
2.The director gave the cast a short respite before the next scene.
导演让全体演员在下一场开始之前稍事休息。
3.For example, there will be no respite from this project.
比如，这个项目刻不容缓。
4.Recipes dont need to be complicated to offer a respite from chaos.
食谱不需要很复杂就能让你从混乱中获得片刻的喘息之机。
常用短语：
poverty respite 扶贫
respite centers 休中心
respite hostel 暂居宿舍
Seeking Respite 寻找缓解
respite service 暂托服务
seek a respite through compromises 妥协苟安
respite a payment 延期付款
respite care service 照顾服务; 临时照顾服务;
Nappers Respite 火焰兵; 安眠睡帽;
词汇拓展：
近义词
n. relief, ease, pause, interruption, break, intermission, suspension
v. postpone, prorogue, hold over, put over, table, shelve, set back
联想词
reprieve缓期执行;
solace安慰;
refuge避难;
oasis绿洲;
relief减轻，解除;
solitude孤独;
retreat撤退;
refreshment茶点;
breather呼吸者;
companionship友谊;
sustenance食物;
