relieve
🇬🇧 UK/ri'li:v/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
v.
To reduce or remove pain, distress, or a burden; to replace someone on duty.
减轻,缓解(痛苦等);解除,替换(值班者)
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.relieve pain缓解疼痛
- 2.relieve stress减轻压力
- 3.relieve pressure释放压力
- 4.relieve symptoms缓解症状
Example Sentences
- 1.
The doctor prescribed medication to relieve the patient's chronic back pain.
- 2.
Talking to a friend can help relieve stress after a long, difficult day.
- 3.
A new guard arrived at midnight to relieve the soldier on duty.