释义 |
respite noun ADJECTIVE | VERB + RESPITE | RESPITE + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEbrief, little, momentary, short, temporary 短暂的/些许的/片刻的/短时间的/临时的缓解◆a brief respite from the ringing of the phone没有电话铃响的片刻much-needed, welcome 很需要的休息;受欢迎的休息VERB + RESPITEenjoy, have 好好休息;暂缓bring (sb), give (sb), offer (sb), provide (sb with) 使(某人)暂时缓解◆The morphine brought temporary respite from the excruciating pain.吗啡暂时缓解了剧痛。need, seek 需要暂时的休息;寻求缓解RESPITE + NOUNcare 暂托服务PREPOSITIONwithout respite 不停歇地◆The storm continued for two hours without respite.暴风雨不间歇地持续了两个小时。respite from 从⋯缓解◆They had no respite from the demands of their children.他们总是被孩子们的要求支得团团转。PHRASESa period of respite 一段间歇时间 |