to relieve
01
缓解, 减轻
to decrease the amount of pain, stress, etc.
Transitive: to relieve mental or physical distress
语法信息
形态构成
简单词
动作动词
规则
现在时
relieve
第三人称单数
relieves
现在分词
relieving
一般过去时
relieved
过去分词
relieved
例子
Taking a short break can relieve stress during a busy workday.
在忙碌的工作日中短暂休息可以缓解压力。
02
减轻, 偷窃
to take something away through stealing or cunning actions
Transitive: to relieve sb of a possession
例子
The cunning thief sought to relieve the wealthy merchant of his prized possessions.
狡猾的小偷试图解除富商对他珍贵财产的拥有。
03
接替, 替换
to take over for someone, typically temporarily, so that they can be freed from their duties
Transitive: to relieve sb
例子
The second-shift worker arrived early to relieve the tired employee who had been working since morning.
第二班的工人早到是为了接替从早上开始工作的疲惫员工。
04
缓解, 减轻
to alleviate or mitigate a hardship, injustice, or oppressive situation through legal or official action
Transitive: to relieve sb of a hardship or injustice
例子
The court's decision to overturn the unjust verdict relieved the defendant of a wrongful conviction.
法院推翻不公正判决的决定免除了被告的错误定罪。
05
救济, 补给
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
例子
The allied forces moved quickly to relieve the besieged city by air-dropping food and medical supplies.
盟军迅速行动，通过空投食物和医疗物资来解救被围困的城市。
06
使活跃, 打破
to break up monotony or boredom by adding diversity or change
Transitive: to relieve a boring situation or scene
例子
The colorful murals along the city streets relieve the otherwise drab concrete walls.
城市街道上色彩缤纷的壁画缓解了原本单调的混凝土墙壁。
07
缓解, 减轻
to lessen or mitigate the intensity or burden of a situation
Transitive: to relieve a difficult situation
例子
Implementing time management techniques can relieve the pressure of looming deadlines.
实施时间管理技巧可以减轻迫在眉睫的最后期限的压力。
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