| 单词 | respite |
| 释义 | respite (respaɪt , -pɪt ) 1. singular noun A respite is a short period of rest from something unpleasant. [formal] It was some weeks now since they had had any respite from shellfire. [+ from] 2. singular noun A respite is a short delay before a very unpleasant or difficult situation which may or may not take place. [formal] Devaluation would only give the economy a brief respite. Synonyms: reprieve, stay, delay, suspension Collocations: moment of respite For all the stress, there was a brief moment of respite, however. Times, Sunday Times There was a brief moment of respite following a shamanic retreat, but then, after a run-in with jet lag, anxiety crept back into my bed. Times, Sunday Times It was rare moment of respite. Times, Sunday Times Moss turns up memoirs and letters in which the real and profound pleasures of the wild world gave some brief moment of respite from the battle. Times, Sunday Times At the end we're at last given a moment of respite. Times, Sunday Times Might it not provide a respite, an opportunity to examine the architecture of another fictional world and to emerge from that experience renewed? The Times Literary Supplement (2013) Eight warm days at the end of the month provided a respite for some insect populations. Times, Sunday Times (2012) So a word to those estimable but weary souls who still seek respite from battle. Times, Sunday Times They don't wait for the vacation to seek respite from work. Christianity Today Seek respite the following morning by bagging a spot next to the fire, as well as a strong coffee and one of the 'haus-made' pretzels. Times, Sunday Times The easy and comfortable seasons don't push us to our knees, seeking respite in his might and mercy. Christianity Today Instead, guests are more interested in a quiet time, seeking respite from the pandemonium of daily life. Times, Sunday Times But it was just a short respite for the home side as the visitors proved too strong. Times, Sunday Times She had but a short respite, and was back on her weather station 10 days later. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 All that the company gained was a short respite from impending doom. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Peace provided a short respite, which he spent in studying and teaching the art of war. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was however, only temporary, as, after a short respite, they came on again with renewed vigour. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Forecasters said there might be a temporary respite tomorrow before persistent rain returns on Monday. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Although the operation should prolong her life, it would only provide temporary respite. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It proved to be only a temporary respite. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The Arctic freeze is slowly giving way to a wave of slightly milder air trying to inch up from the southwest, giving a welcome respite. Times, Sunday Times (2010) We must be careful to recognise that purchases such as holidays or social activities may well also provide welcome respite to family carers who otherwise could not cope. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It was a welcome respite from the cold weather back home. Christianity Today (2000) Translations: Chinese: 小间歇某种不快中的 Japanese: 小休止 |
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