Reprieve
01
a temporary alleviation from harm, difficulty, or discomfort
Exempel
Rain offered a welcome reprieve to the drought-stricken crops.
02
uppskov, andrum
a temporary postponement or cancellation of a punishment
Exempel
A compassionate judge may offer a reprieve to a first-time offender, providing an opportunity for rehabilitation instead of imprisonment.
En medkännande domare kan erbjuda en uppskov till en förstagångsförbrytare, vilket ger en möjlighet till rehabilitering istället för fängelse.
03
an interruption or temporary reduction in intensity or amount
Exempel
The break in production was a reprieve from constant noise.
to reprieve
01
uppskjuta, tillfälligt lindra
relieve temporarily
02
uppskjuta, skjuta upp
postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
