Reprieve
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British pronunciation/ɹɪpɹˈiːv/
American pronunciation/ɹiˈpɹiv/

"reprieve"的定义和意义

Reprieve
01

缓解, 暂时解脱

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
02

a temporary postponement or cancellation of a punishment

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The governor granted a last-minute reprieve to the condemned prisoner, giving the legal team additional time to present new evidence.
The court 's decision to offer a reprieve allowed the young offender to participate in a rehabilitation program instead of serving a lengthy sentence.
In the face of mounting public outcry, the judge decided to provide a reprieve, reducing the harshness of the initial sentence.
03

a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)

04

an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

to reprieve
01

暂缓, 缓解

relieve temporarily
02

缓期执行, 暂缓执行

postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
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