英语词汇“respite”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

res·pite

(rĕspĭt)

1. A usually short period of rest or relief. See Synonyms at pause.

2. Law

a. Temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence.

b. Forbearance or delay, as granted in the payment of a debt.

tr.v. res·pit·ed, res·pit·ing, res·pites

1. To delay (a legal sentence, for example); postpone.

2. To grant a respite to (someone).

adj.

Relating to or being a respite: respite care.

[Middle English, from Old French respit, from Latin respectus, refuge, looking back; see RESPECT.]

单词	respite
释义	res·pite (rĕspĭt) n. 1. A usually short period of rest or relief. See Synonyms at pause. 2. Law a. Temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence. b. Forbearance or delay, as granted in the payment of a debt. tr.v. res·pit·ed, res·pit·ing, res·pites 1. To delay (a legal sentence, for example); postpone. 2. To grant a respite to (someone). adj. Relating to or being a respite: respite care. [Middle English, from Old French respit, from Latin respectus, refuge, looking back; see RESPECT.]
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