reprieve
英:[rɪˈpri:v] 美: [rɪˈpriv]
reprieve 基本解释
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
reprieve 相关例句
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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