relief

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高考四级六级考研托福雅思 Collins 4

英文释义

n. the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
n. the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
n. (law) redress awarded by a court
n. assistance in time of difficulty

中文翻译

n. 减轻, 解除, 救济, 安慰, 调剂, 浮雕, 换班, (地势的)起伏
[医] 缓减, 减轻, 浮雕(绘画中)

4
Collins 星级
1
Oxford 级别
1,391
BNC 频率
1,812
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记忆技巧

relief 可以拆分为前缀 re-（表示“再、重新”）和词根 lief（古英语中表示“快乐、喜欢”）。整体意思可以理解为“重新获得快乐”，即减轻痛苦或压力。

例句

1. I felt a great sense of relief when I finished my exam.
当我完成考试时，我感到非常轻松。
2. The doctor gave her some medicine to relieve the pain.
医生给了她一些药来缓解疼痛。
3. There was relief in his voice when he heard the good news.
当他听到好消息时，声音中充满了宽慰。

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