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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.
短暂休息可以缓解繁忙工作日的压力。
The ongoing therapy sessions are currently relieving her emotional distress.
目前进行的治疗课程正在减轻她的情绪困扰。
02
解除, 窃取
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.
In the dark alley, the mysterious figure attempted to relieve the unsuspecting victim of his wallet.
03
接替, 替班
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.
第二班的工人早早到达，接替了从早上开始工作、感到疲惫的员工。
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正式老师。
04
减轻, 缓解
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.
法庭推翻不公判决的决定减轻了被告的错误定罪。
The pardon issued by the president relieved the political activist of the threat of imprisonment.
总统发布的赦免令减轻了这位政治活动者面临的监禁威胁。
05
解围, 支援
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支援被围困的城市。
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往支援在巴斯托涅被围困的部队，参加了突出部战役。
06
缓解, 打破（单调）
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.
城市街道旁的多彩壁画缓解了其他无趣的混凝土墙。
The vibrant flowers in the garden relieved the monochrome palette of the courtyard.
花园中色彩鲜艳的花朵缓解了 courtyard 的单调色调。
07
减轻, 缓解
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截止日期的压力。
Delegating tasks to others can help relieve the workload and prevent burnout.
将任务委托给他人可以帮助减轻工作负担，并防止职业倦怠。
