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respite [ˈrespaıt] N

Usage examples with respite

take a brief respite from one's work
停工稍事休息
grant a respite to a condemned man
对判了刑的人宣布缓刑

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There is a provision within the scheme for a respite facility, located independently from the main building.
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Nevertheless, some respite was offered by the cup competitions.
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After the second theme provides a brief respite in the relative major, the music becomes turbulent as it transitions again.
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Teenagers open a fire hydrant for respite from the heat, flooding a passerby's car, and police officers intervene.
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Oasis towns became respite stops for traveling merchant traders.
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He eventually expressed his desire to take a half-year respite from touring in order to spend more time with family.
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Respite services typically are obtained from a respite vendor, by use of vouchers and/or alternative respite options.
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She had but a short respite, and was back on her weather station 10 days later.
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During the final quarter of 1980, there were doubts that the economy was in recovery, and instead was experiencing a temporary respite.
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After his term of office, he engaged in agricultural activities, but this was a brief respite from politics.
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