Wordiyorespite
🇬🇧 UK/'respait/🇺🇸 US
GREC1
Definitions
n.
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant; a temporary postponement
暂时休息；喘息机会；缓期
v.
To grant a delay or postponement to someone; to give temporary relief
使暂缓；给予喘息机会
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.brief respite短暂的喘息
- 2.temporary respite暂时的缓解
- 3.respite care喘息护理（照护者临时休息服务）
- 4.without respite不间断地；毫不停歇
Example Sentences
- 1.
The ceasefire offered a brief respite from the relentless fighting.
- 2.
She finally found some respite from her hectic schedule during the weekend.
- 3.
The court granted the defendant a respite before the sentencing.