respite /ˈrɛspɪt/ star1 TEM8

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  N-SING（单数型名词） A respite is a short period of rest from something unpleasant. (某种不快中的) 小间歇 [正式][also no det, oft N 'from' n]

  例：

  It was some weeks now since they'd had any respite from shellfire.

  他们数周在炮火中，中间没任何小的间歇。

• 2.  

  N-SING（单数型名词） A respite is a short delay before a very unpleasant or difficult situation which may or may not take place. 暂缓 [正式][also no det]

  例：

  Devaluation would only give the economy a brief respite.

  货币贬值只会给经济一个短时间的暂缓。