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to relieve
01
缓解, 减轻
to decrease the amount of pain, stress, etc.
Transitive: to relieve mental or physical distress
Example
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。
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
Example
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。
In the dark alley, the mysterious figure attempted to relieve the unsuspecting victim of his wallet.
在黑暗的小巷里，神秘人物试图从毫无戒心的受害者身上解脱他的钱包。
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
Example
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。
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
Example
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。
The pardon issued by the president relieved the political activist of the threat of imprisonment.
总统发布的赦免令解除了这位政治活动家面临的监禁威胁。
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
Example
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。
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
Example
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。
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
Example
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。
Delegating tasks to others can help relieve the workload and prevent burnout.
将任务委派给他人可以帮助减轻工作量并防止倦怠。
