reprieve
rep
ˈrip
rip
rieve
riv
riv
British pronunciation
/ɹɪpɹˈiːv/

Definizione e significato di "reprieve"in inglese

Reprieve
01

a temporary alleviation from harm, difficulty, or discomfort

example
Esempi
The cool breeze was a reprieve from the summer heat.
The holiday provided a brief reprieve from work stress.
02

tregua, rinvio

a temporary postponement or cancellation of a punishment
example
Esempi
The governor granted a last-minute reprieve to the condemned prisoner, giving the legal team additional time to present new evidence.
Il governatore ha concesso un rinvio all'ultimo minuto al prigioniero condannato, dando al team legale ulteriore tempo per presentare nuove prove.
The court 's decision to offer a reprieve allowed the young offender to participate in a rehabilitation program instead of serving a lengthy sentence.
La decisione del tribunale di offrire una grazia ha permesso al giovane delinquente di partecipare a un programma di riabilitazione invece di scontare una lunga condanna.
03

an interruption or temporary reduction in intensity or amount

example
Esempi
The storm offered a brief reprieve in the middle of the week.
The medicine provided a reprieve from severe pain.
to reprieve
01

rinviare, concedere una tregua

relieve temporarily
02

rinviare, sospendere

postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
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