reprieved[rɪˈpri:vd]
v.缓期执行(死刑)( reprieve的过去式和过去分词 );
英英释义
reprieve[ ri'pri:v ]
- n.
- v.
- postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
同义词:respite
- relieve temporarily
双语例句
用作动词(v.)- The tree that was due to be cut down has been reprieved for six months.
原定砍伐的那棵树已经推迟六个月再砍。
用作名词(n.)- The disamed rebels are given a reprieve.
被缴械的叛乱份子获缓刑。 - He was saved from the gallows by a lastminute reprieve.
最后一刻的缓刑令把他从绞架上解救了下来。
权威例句
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