to relieve
01
缓解, 减轻
to decrease the amount of pain, stress, etc.
Transitive: to relieve mental or physical distress
例子
The ongoing therapy sessions are currently relieving her emotional distress.
正在进行的治疗课程目前正在缓解她的情绪困扰。
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 substitute teacher was called in to relieve the regular teacher, who was feeling unwell.
代课老师被叫来接替感到不适的常规老师。
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
General Patton 's armored division was sent to relieve the besieged troops at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge.
巴顿将军的装甲师被派去在突出部战役期间解救被围困在巴斯托涅的部队。
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 vibrant flowers in the garden relieved the monochrome palette of the courtyard.
花园里生机勃勃的花朵缓解了庭院单调的色调。
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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