参考词典中respite的常规释义:
基本释义
- n. 延期;缓刑;休息[期间]
词形变化
- 时 态:res·pit·ed, res·pit·ing, res·pites
英英解释
5个名词解释
- a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
[同] reprieve, respite - a pause from doing something (as work)
[同] break, recess, respite, time out
[例]- we took a 10-minute break
- he took time out to recuperate
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- an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
[同] abatement, hiatus, reprieve, respite, suspension - a pause for relaxation
[同] relief, respite, rest, rest period
[例]- people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests
- the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
[同] reprieve, respite
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