relief

n
英音 [rɪ'liːf]
美音 [rɪ'liːf]
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用法点拨

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英文释义

  • (痛苦等的) 减轻;宽慰:
    • To our great relief, the accident caused little damage.

      令我们十分宽慰的是,事故造成的损失很小。

    • The doctor said it was only a slight wound. What a relief!

      医生说只是轻伤。谢天谢地!

    • Those who suffer from headache will find they get relief from this medicine.

      那些饱受头痛折磨的人将会发现使用这种药可以缓解疼痛。

  • 救济物 (aid):
    • send relief to flood victims

      将救济物资运送给遭受洪灾的灾民

固定搭配

in / with relief

如释重负;松了口气:
  • Hearing that he had passed the exam, he sighed in / with relief.

    听说自己通过了考试,他松了口气。


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