respite

respite

形容词：

1. respite

英 [ˈrespaɪt]

美 [ˈrespɪt]

暂时的；间歇的

名词：

1. respite

英 [ˈrespaɪt]

美 [ˈrespɪt]

1. (暂时的)休息；喘息

2. 缓刑

3. 间隔；暂时的中止

词语辨析：

respite 和其同义词 interval、break、pause、recess 的区别在于，respite 更加强调一种暂时的中止，休息的时间较长，常用于表示暂时停止做某事的情况。

词汇扩充：

1. temporary adj. 暂时的

2. interval n. 间隔

3. break n. 休息

4. pause n. 暂停

5. recess n. 休息时间

6. relief n. 宽慰，减轻

近义词：

1. break

2. pause

3. recess

4. interval

5. lull

反义词：

1. continuation

2. persistence

柯林斯词典：

1. respite

noun

1. If you get respite from something difficult or unpleasant, it stops or is reduced for a period of time.

2. A respite is a short period of rest from something unpleasant.

3. If someone is given respite, they are given a short period of delay before they have to do something difficult or unpleasant.

4. If someone is given respite care, they are cared for temporarily, usually so that the person who usually cares for them can have a break.

牛津词典：

1. respite

noun

1. A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

2. A delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief.

3. Law: A short period of delay granted to a debtor before the payment of a debt or the enforcement of a judgment.

4. A short period of caregiving or relief provided by one person or group for another.

用法：

1. give/provide respite (to somebody)

2. a brief respite

3. a temporary respite

4. a respite from work

5. a respite from the noise of the city

6. a respite from the heat

7. a respite from the constant demands of motherhood

相关例句：

1. They were grateful for the brief respite from the heat. (他们对这段炎热的短暂休息心存感激。)
2. The ceasefire provided a brief respite from the violence. (停火协议为这场暴力事件提供了短暂喘息的机会。)
3. She looked forward to the respite that the weekend would bring. (她期待着周末会带来的喘息机会。)
4. The holiday provided a welcome respite from the pressures of work. (假期为工作压力带来了可喜的缓解。)
5. The respite care allows caregivers to take a break from their responsibilities. (临时看护使照顾者能够从责任中暂时解脱出来。)
6. They were granted a respite from their debts. (他们的债务获得了暂缓偿还。)
7. The respite between the two wars was short-lived. (两次战争之间的间隙是短暂的。)
8. She found respite from her troubles in music. (她通过音乐找到了摆脱困扰的喘息机会。)
9. The respite in the rain allowed them to go for a walk. (雨停了，他们得以外出散步片刻。)
10. A respite was granted to the defendant to allow them time to find legal representation. (被告获准暂缓，以便他们有足够的时间寻找法律代表。)
11. The respite care center offers support to families in need. (这家临时看护中心为有需要的家庭提供支持。)
12. The respite from the noise of the city was a welcome change. (摆脱城市嘈杂声的喘息给人以欢迎的变化。)
13. She hoped the respite would last a little longer. (她希望这段喘息时间能延长一点。)
14. They took a respite from their hiking to enjoy the scenic view. (他们中断了远足以欣赏风景。)
15. After a long day at work, he sought respite in a warm bath. (在工作了一整天后，他希望在热水澡中得到片刻的休息。)
16. The respite in the storm allowed them to repair the damage. (风暴过后的喘息时间使他们得以修复损坏的地方。)
17. He welcomed the respite from the constant demands of his job. (他对他的工作中不断的需求的暂时喘息表示欢迎。)
18. She used her vacation as a respite from her busy schedule. (她利用假期暂时摆脱繁忙的日程安排。)
19. He found respite from his grief in spending time with friends. (他通过与朋友共度时光来找到摆脱悲伤的喘息机会。)
20. They were granted a respite from the noise by moving to a quieter neighborhood. (他们通过搬到一个更安静的社区获得了摆脱噪音的喘息机会。)
21. The respite between the exams allowed them to relax and recharge. (考试之间的间隔时间使他们得以放松和恢复精力。)