to relieve
01
lindra, minska
to decrease the amount of pain, stress, etc.
Transitive: to relieve mental or physical distress
Exempel
A warm bath relieved the muscle tension after a long day.
Ett varmt bad lindrade muskelspänningen efter en lång dag.
02
lindra, stjäla
to take something away through stealing or cunning actions
Transitive: to relieve sb of a possession
Exempel
The notorious bandit was known for attempting to relieve travelers of their valuables on the deserted highway.
Den ökände banditen var känd för att försöka befria resenärer från deras värdesaker på den öde motorvägen.
03
avlösa, ersätta
to take over for someone, typically temporarily, so that they can be freed from their duties
Transitive: to relieve sb
Exempel
The backup quarterback was ready to relieve the starting quarterback if needed during the game.
Reservkvartbacken var redo att avlasta startkvartbacken om det behövdes under matchen.
04
lindra, mildra
to alleviate or mitigate a hardship, injustice, or oppressive situation through legal or official action
Transitive: to relieve sb of a hardship or injustice
Exempel
The governor signed an executive order to relieve businesses of burdensome regulations.
Guvernören undertecknade en verkställighetsorder för att lindra företag från tunga regleringar.
05
undvara, försörja
to provide assistance, reinforcements, or supplies to a location or group of people under siege or in a state of emergency
Transitive: to relieve besieged people or area
Exempel
The military airlifted troops to relieve the besieged embassy and evacuate diplomatic personnel.
Militären flygtransporterade trupper för att undsätta den belägrade ambassaden och evakuera diplomatisk personal.
06
livliga, bryta
to break up monotony or boredom by adding diversity or change
Transitive: to relieve a boring situation or scene
Exempel
The colorful storefronts along the street relieved the uniformity of the buildings.
De färgglada butiksfasader längs gatan lättade upp enhetligheten hos byggnaderna.
07
lindra, minska
to lessen or mitigate the intensity or burden of a situation
Transitive: to relieve a difficult situation
Exempel
Opening up about his feelings in therapy relieved the weight of depression he had been carrying.
Att öppna upp om sina känslor i terapi lättade på depressionens tyngd som han hade burit på.
Lexikalt Träd
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