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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-derived
reagain, back
+
lievlight, lift, raise
+
esuffix
=relieve

Common 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.

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