reprieve
英 [rɪˈpri:v] 美 [rɪˈpriv]

vt.

[法]缓期执行；给…带来缓解；

n.

[法]死缓，缓刑；暂缓；

变形

过去式：reprieved过去分词：reprieved现在分词：reprieving第三人称单数：reprieves

英英释义

reprieve[ ri'pri:v ]

• n.
  • a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

    同义词：respite

  • an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

    同义词：suspensionrespitehiatusabatement

  • a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
  • the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment

    同义词：respite

• 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.)

1. 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.)

1. The disamed rebels are given a reprieve.
   被缴械的叛乱份子获缓刑。
2. 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。

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