The word 'respite' refers to a period of rest or relief, and can also mean a postponement or stay in legal or military contexts.
这个单词'respite'的意思是提供一个休息或缓解的时期，也可以指法律或军事上的延期或缓期执行。
| 单词 | respite |
|---|---|
| 音标 | [ˈrespaɪt] [ˈrespɪt] |
| 释义 | n.["休息期间","缓解，暂缓","延期","（刑罚的）缓期执行"] v.["延期","缓期执行（死刑）","使休息，使（苦痛等）暂时停止，使缓和","[军]停付（军人）薪饷"] |
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