Definition of respite in English:

respite

noun ˈrɛspʌɪtˈrɛspɪt

mass noun

1A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
the refugee encampments will provide some respite from the suffering
in singular a brief respite from the heat
Example sentencesExamples
- The charity concentrates on providing happy memories for the child and their family as well as respite from their normal routines of hospitals, doctors and treatment.
- The heat that day was relentless, and in the west they could see the gathering cumulus clouds that promised a storm, welcome respite from the heat.
- Under the mixed-mode plans, residents would have no respite from landings, as both runways would be used from 4am to 11.30 pm.
- This phase of the campaign permitted brief, intermittent intervals in rest camps, but respite from the fighting was rare.
- This would be followed by a short period of peace with respite from the pressure inside his head.
- Neither one has been able to continue to work at what they are most passionate about: helping people with fatal diseases gain some respite from pain.
- Occasional large rocks offer respite from the wind during a well-earned rest.
- It seems now that the short remainder of my life will offer me little respite from woe and anguish.
- The combination of shade and dappled sunlight encourages people to stop and enjoy a cool, quiet respite from a busy day.
- Then I yanked out another and another and another without pausing to give myself respite from the pain.
- Everyone is scurrying for shade and some respite from the sun.
- The brief respite from the pain was used to gasp for breath and try to collect herself.
- Well, all the girls and teachers at the school are currently enjoying their Christmas holidays, a well earned respite from work and studies.
- They have no respite from routine school activities even during holidays.
- Charlie wasn't sure if she should try to keep the girl awake or not, but at last decided to give her respite from the pain by letting her rest.
- To ensure personnel obtain adequate respite from sea service, operational relief rules are amended to incorporate a people element.
- On a cloudless day during the hot season, the walk can turn out to be quite uncomfortable, for there are no shady trees to provide respite from the heat and the dust.
- There are 300 hectares of parks, gardens and green areas within the city boundaries so you're never short of a place of respite from the sightseeing.
- Colourful deck umbrellas offer respite from the heat.
- It is a time of some rest and perhaps a respite from a busy year of teaching.
Synonyms
rest, break, breathing space, interval, intermission, interlude, recess, lull, pause, time out, hiatus, halt, stop, stoppage, cessation, discontinuation, standstill
relief, relaxation, repose
informal breather, let-up
1. 1.1 A short delay permitted before an unpleasant obligation is met or a punishment is carried out.
  a Letter of Licence, by which creditors agreed to postpone claims, brought only temporary respite
  Example sentencesExamples
  At best, the country has gained a temporary respite; at worst, it has merely succeeded in stoking the flames of hatred even higher.
  This respite was temporary - as it had been so many other times before.
  The bishop gave her one month's respite and returned her to her husband, who was bound to the sum of £100 to return her to submit at the end of one month.
  That is only temporary respite, until cheaper ‘sewing solutions’ drive them out again.
  Perhaps a month's respite was allowed, to ascertain the royal commands in regard to the city.
  He gave her a month's respite, to think over and accede.
  While media commentators are speculating about the prospects for peace, any US-sponsored settlement would be no more than a temporary respite.
  This they did later, either on account of the French fishermen or at the instigation of the Dutch, and a year's respite was granted.
  "I only sought a brief respite, Annette, " she stated instead.
  Edith begged for and obtained a month's respite, then another, and finally a third; the marriage then took place by the death-bed of Sir Richard.
  Even the tryst with Angelo had only provided a brief respite, as it usually did.
  Even in the highly unlikely event that the war were postponed, this would represent only a temporary respite.
  The decision amounts to little more than a temporary respite, which could at any time be reversed.
  However, it was only brief respite for himself and the board who were today continuing their efforts to evade a winding-up order from the Inland Revenue.
  Folks in Anthon are enjoying a one-month respite from paying their power bills.
  Synonyms
  postponement, deferment, delay, stay, stay of execution, reprieve, remission, suspension, adjournment, moratorium
  North American Law continuance

verb ˈrɛspʌɪtˈrɛspɪt

[with object]rare

1Postpone (a sentence, obligation, etc.)
the execution was only respited a few months
Example sentencesExamples
- That of 1320 was respited as a result of the appeal usually known as the ‘declaration of Arbroath’; from then on, the pope was prepared at least to give King Robert his proper title.
- The debate of it was respited to the next meeting, it being late.
- I looked at the case it's referring to and the judgement was respited, so you're right to tag it up as supplementary.
Synonyms
postpone, put off, delay, defer, put back, hold off, hold over, carry over, reschedule, do later, shelve, stand over, pigeonhole, hold in abeyance, put in abeyance, mothball
1. 1.1archaic Grant a respite to (someone, especially a person condemned to death)
  some poor criminal … from the gibbet or the wheel, respited for a day
  Example sentencesExamples
  Women, therefore, who were quick with child, and convicted of capital crimes, were respited until after delivery.
  The rare exception made for pregnant women in Jamaica was that they were ‘respited… from execution until after their pregnancy’.
  Considerable influence was exerted to save her from the death sentence and in the end it was respited, though the records do not tell her ultimate fate.
  Synonyms
  grant a stay of execution to, cancel someone's punishment, commute someone's punishment, postpone someone's punishment, remit someone's punishment

Origin

Middle English: from Old French respit, from Latin respectus 'refuge, consideration'.

Definition of respite in US English:

respite

noun

1A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
the refugee encampments will provide some respite from the suffering
in singular a brief respite from a dire food shortage
Example sentencesExamples
- Neither one has been able to continue to work at what they are most passionate about: helping people with fatal diseases gain some respite from pain.
- On a cloudless day during the hot season, the walk can turn out to be quite uncomfortable, for there are no shady trees to provide respite from the heat and the dust.
- They have no respite from routine school activities even during holidays.
- Under the mixed-mode plans, residents would have no respite from landings, as both runways would be used from 4am to 11.30 pm.
- The combination of shade and dappled sunlight encourages people to stop and enjoy a cool, quiet respite from a busy day.
- To ensure personnel obtain adequate respite from sea service, operational relief rules are amended to incorporate a people element.
- Then I yanked out another and another and another without pausing to give myself respite from the pain.
- There are 300 hectares of parks, gardens and green areas within the city boundaries so you're never short of a place of respite from the sightseeing.
- Occasional large rocks offer respite from the wind during a well-earned rest.
- This would be followed by a short period of peace with respite from the pressure inside his head.
- Colourful deck umbrellas offer respite from the heat.
- This phase of the campaign permitted brief, intermittent intervals in rest camps, but respite from the fighting was rare.
- The charity concentrates on providing happy memories for the child and their family as well as respite from their normal routines of hospitals, doctors and treatment.
- It seems now that the short remainder of my life will offer me little respite from woe and anguish.
- The heat that day was relentless, and in the west they could see the gathering cumulus clouds that promised a storm, welcome respite from the heat.
- The brief respite from the pain was used to gasp for breath and try to collect herself.
- Everyone is scurrying for shade and some respite from the sun.
- It is a time of some rest and perhaps a respite from a busy year of teaching.
- Charlie wasn't sure if she should try to keep the girl awake or not, but at last decided to give her respite from the pain by letting her rest.
- Well, all the girls and teachers at the school are currently enjoying their Christmas holidays, a well earned respite from work and studies.
Synonyms
rest, break, breathing space, interval, intermission, interlude, recess, lull, pause, time out, hiatus, halt, stop, stoppage, cessation, discontinuation, standstill
1. 1.1 A short delay permitted before an unpleasant obligation is met or a punishment is carried out.
  Example sentencesExamples
  "I only sought a brief respite, Annette, " she stated instead.
  The bishop gave her one month's respite and returned her to her husband, who was bound to the sum of £100 to return her to submit at the end of one month.
  Perhaps a month's respite was allowed, to ascertain the royal commands in regard to the city.
  Edith begged for and obtained a month's respite, then another, and finally a third; the marriage then took place by the death-bed of Sir Richard.
  The decision amounts to little more than a temporary respite, which could at any time be reversed.
  This respite was temporary - as it had been so many other times before.
  He gave her a month's respite, to think over and accede.
  While media commentators are speculating about the prospects for peace, any US-sponsored settlement would be no more than a temporary respite.
  Folks in Anthon are enjoying a one-month respite from paying their power bills.
  At best, the country has gained a temporary respite; at worst, it has merely succeeded in stoking the flames of hatred even higher.
  That is only temporary respite, until cheaper ‘sewing solutions’ drive them out again.
  However, it was only brief respite for himself and the board who were today continuing their efforts to evade a winding-up order from the Inland Revenue.
  This they did later, either on account of the French fishermen or at the instigation of the Dutch, and a year's respite was granted.
  Even the tryst with Angelo had only provided a brief respite, as it usually did.
  Even in the highly unlikely event that the war were postponed, this would represent only a temporary respite.
  Synonyms
  postponement, deferment, delay, stay, stay of execution, reprieve, remission, suspension, adjournment, moratorium

verb

[with object]rare

1Postpone (a sentence, obligation, etc.)
the execution was only respited a few months
Example sentencesExamples
- I looked at the case it's referring to and the judgement was respited, so you're right to tag it up as supplementary.
- That of 1320 was respited as a result of the appeal usually known as the ‘declaration of Arbroath’; from then on, the pope was prepared at least to give King Robert his proper title.
- The debate of it was respited to the next meeting, it being late.
Synonyms
postpone, put off, delay, defer, put back, hold off, hold over, carry over, reschedule, do later, shelve, stand over, pigeonhole, hold in abeyance, put in abeyance, mothball
1. 1.1archaic Grant a delay or extension of time to; reprieve from death or execution.
  some poor criminal … from the gibbet or the wheel, respited for a day
  Example sentencesExamples
  Considerable influence was exerted to save her from the death sentence and in the end it was respited, though the records do not tell her ultimate fate.
  The rare exception made for pregnant women in Jamaica was that they were ‘respited… from execution until after their pregnancy’.
  Women, therefore, who were quick with child, and convicted of capital crimes, were respited until after delivery.
  Synonyms
  grant a stay of execution to, cancel someone's punishment, commute someone's punishment, postpone someone's punishment, remit someone's punishment

Origin

Middle English: from Old French respit, from Latin respectus ‘refuge, consideration’.

单词	respite
释义	Definition of respite in English: respite noun ˈrɛspʌɪtˈrɛspɪt mass noun 1A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant. the refugee encampments will provide some respite from the suffering in singular a brief respite from the heat Example sentencesExamples The charity concentrates on providing happy memories for the child and their family as well as respite from their normal routines of hospitals, doctors and treatment. The heat that day was relentless, and in the west they could see the gathering cumulus clouds that promised a storm, welcome respite from the heat. Under the mixed-mode plans, residents would have no respite from landings, as both runways would be used from 4am to 11.30 pm. This phase of the campaign permitted brief, intermittent intervals in rest camps, but respite from the fighting was rare. This would be followed by a short period of peace with respite from the pressure inside his head. Neither one has been able to continue to work at what they are most passionate about: helping people with fatal diseases gain some respite from pain. Occasional large rocks offer respite from the wind during a well-earned rest. It seems now that the short remainder of my life will offer me little respite from woe and anguish. The combination of shade and dappled sunlight encourages people to stop and enjoy a cool, quiet respite from a busy day. Then I yanked out another and another and another without pausing to give myself respite from the pain. Everyone is scurrying for shade and some respite from the sun. The brief respite from the pain was used to gasp for breath and try to collect herself. Well, all the girls and teachers at the school are currently enjoying their Christmas holidays, a well earned respite from work and studies. They have no respite from routine school activities even during holidays. Charlie wasn't sure if she should try to keep the girl awake or not, but at last decided to give her respite from the pain by letting her rest. To ensure personnel obtain adequate respite from sea service, operational relief rules are amended to incorporate a people element. On a cloudless day during the hot season, the walk can turn out to be quite uncomfortable, for there are no shady trees to provide respite from the heat and the dust. There are 300 hectares of parks, gardens and green areas within the city boundaries so you're never short of a place of respite from the sightseeing. Colourful deck umbrellas offer respite from the heat. It is a time of some rest and perhaps a respite from a busy year of teaching. Synonyms rest, break, breathing space, interval, intermission, interlude, recess, lull, pause, time out, hiatus, halt, stop, stoppage, cessation, discontinuation, standstill relief, relaxation, repose informal breather, let-up 1.1 A short delay permitted before an unpleasant obligation is met or a punishment is carried out. a Letter of Licence, by which creditors agreed to postpone claims, brought only temporary respite Example sentencesExamples At best, the country has gained a temporary respite; at worst, it has merely succeeded in stoking the flames of hatred even higher. This respite was temporary - as it had been so many other times before. The bishop gave her one month's respite and returned her to her husband, who was bound to the sum of £100 to return her to submit at the end of one month. That is only temporary respite, until cheaper ‘sewing solutions’ drive them out again. Perhaps a month's respite was allowed, to ascertain the royal commands in regard to the city. He gave her a month's respite, to think over and accede. While media commentators are speculating about the prospects for peace, any US-sponsored settlement would be no more than a temporary respite. This they did later, either on account of the French fishermen or at the instigation of the Dutch, and a year's respite was granted. "I only sought a brief respite, Annette, " she stated instead. Edith begged for and obtained a month's respite, then another, and finally a third; the marriage then took place by the death-bed of Sir Richard. Even the tryst with Angelo had only provided a brief respite, as it usually did. Even in the highly unlikely event that the war were postponed, this would represent only a temporary respite. The decision amounts to little more than a temporary respite, which could at any time be reversed. However, it was only brief respite for himself and the board who were today continuing their efforts to evade a winding-up order from the Inland Revenue. Folks in Anthon are enjoying a one-month respite from paying their power bills. Synonyms postponement, deferment, delay, stay, stay of execution, reprieve, remission, suspension, adjournment, moratorium North American Law continuance verb ˈrɛspʌɪtˈrɛspɪt [with object]rare 1Postpone (a sentence, obligation, etc.) the execution was only respited a few months Example sentencesExamples That of 1320 was respited as a result of the appeal usually known as the ‘declaration of Arbroath’; from then on, the pope was prepared at least to give King Robert his proper title. The debate of it was respited to the next meeting, it being late. I looked at the case it's referring to and the judgement was respited, so you're right to tag it up as supplementary. Synonyms postpone, put off, delay, defer, put back, hold off, hold over, carry over, reschedule, do later, shelve, stand over, pigeonhole, hold in abeyance, put in abeyance, mothball 1.1archaic Grant a respite to (someone, especially a person condemned to death) some poor criminal … from the gibbet or the wheel, respited for a day Example sentencesExamples Women, therefore, who were quick with child, and convicted of capital crimes, were respited until after delivery. The rare exception made for pregnant women in Jamaica was that they were ‘respited… from execution until after their pregnancy’. Considerable influence was exerted to save her from the death sentence and in the end it was respited, though the records do not tell her ultimate fate. Synonyms grant a stay of execution to, cancel someone's punishment, commute someone's punishment, postpone someone's punishment, remit someone's punishment Origin Middle English: from Old French respit, from Latin respectus 'refuge, consideration'. Definition of respite in US English: respite noun 1A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant. the refugee encampments will provide some respite from the suffering in singular a brief respite from a dire food shortage Example sentencesExamples Neither one has been able to continue to work at what they are most passionate about: helping people with fatal diseases gain some respite from pain. On a cloudless day during the hot season, the walk can turn out to be quite uncomfortable, for there are no shady trees to provide respite from the heat and the dust. They have no respite from routine school activities even during holidays. Under the mixed-mode plans, residents would have no respite from landings, as both runways would be used from 4am to 11.30 pm. The combination of shade and dappled sunlight encourages people to stop and enjoy a cool, quiet respite from a busy day. To ensure personnel obtain adequate respite from sea service, operational relief rules are amended to incorporate a people element. Then I yanked out another and another and another without pausing to give myself respite from the pain. There are 300 hectares of parks, gardens and green areas within the city boundaries so you're never short of a place of respite from the sightseeing. Occasional large rocks offer respite from the wind during a well-earned rest. This would be followed by a short period of peace with respite from the pressure inside his head. Colourful deck umbrellas offer respite from the heat. This phase of the campaign permitted brief, intermittent intervals in rest camps, but respite from the fighting was rare. The charity concentrates on providing happy memories for the child and their family as well as respite from their normal routines of hospitals, doctors and treatment. It seems now that the short remainder of my life will offer me little respite from woe and anguish. The heat that day was relentless, and in the west they could see the gathering cumulus clouds that promised a storm, welcome respite from the heat. The brief respite from the pain was used to gasp for breath and try to collect herself. Everyone is scurrying for shade and some respite from the sun. It is a time of some rest and perhaps a respite from a busy year of teaching. Charlie wasn't sure if she should try to keep the girl awake or not, but at last decided to give her respite from the pain by letting her rest. Well, all the girls and teachers at the school are currently enjoying their Christmas holidays, a well earned respite from work and studies. Synonyms rest, break, breathing space, interval, intermission, interlude, recess, lull, pause, time out, hiatus, halt, stop, stoppage, cessation, discontinuation, standstill 1.1 A short delay permitted before an unpleasant obligation is met or a punishment is carried out. Example sentencesExamples "I only sought a brief respite, Annette, " she stated instead. The bishop gave her one month's respite and returned her to her husband, who was bound to the sum of £100 to return her to submit at the end of one month. Perhaps a month's respite was allowed, to ascertain the royal commands in regard to the city. Edith begged for and obtained a month's respite, then another, and finally a third; the marriage then took place by the death-bed of Sir Richard. The decision amounts to little more than a temporary respite, which could at any time be reversed. This respite was temporary - as it had been so many other times before. He gave her a month's respite, to think over and accede. While media commentators are speculating about the prospects for peace, any US-sponsored settlement would be no more than a temporary respite. Folks in Anthon are enjoying a one-month respite from paying their power bills. At best, the country has gained a temporary respite; at worst, it has merely succeeded in stoking the flames of hatred even higher. That is only temporary respite, until cheaper ‘sewing solutions’ drive them out again. However, it was only brief respite for himself and the board who were today continuing their efforts to evade a winding-up order from the Inland Revenue. This they did later, either on account of the French fishermen or at the instigation of the Dutch, and a year's respite was granted. Even the tryst with Angelo had only provided a brief respite, as it usually did. Even in the highly unlikely event that the war were postponed, this would represent only a temporary respite. Synonyms postponement, deferment, delay, stay, stay of execution, reprieve, remission, suspension, adjournment, moratorium verb [with object]rare 1Postpone (a sentence, obligation, etc.) the execution was only respited a few months Example sentencesExamples I looked at the case it's referring to and the judgement was respited, so you're right to tag it up as supplementary. That of 1320 was respited as a result of the appeal usually known as the ‘declaration of Arbroath’; from then on, the pope was prepared at least to give King Robert his proper title. The debate of it was respited to the next meeting, it being late. Synonyms postpone, put off, delay, defer, put back, hold off, hold over, carry over, reschedule, do later, shelve, stand over, pigeonhole, hold in abeyance, put in abeyance, mothball 1.1archaic Grant a delay or extension of time to; reprieve from death or execution. some poor criminal … from the gibbet or the wheel, respited for a day Example sentencesExamples Considerable influence was exerted to save her from the death sentence and in the end it was respited, though the records do not tell her ultimate fate. The rare exception made for pregnant women in Jamaica was that they were ‘respited… from execution until after their pregnancy’. Women, therefore, who were quick with child, and convicted of capital crimes, were respited until after delivery. Synonyms grant a stay of execution to, cancel someone's punishment, commute someone's punishment, postpone someone's punishment, remit someone's punishment Origin Middle English: from Old French respit, from Latin respectus ‘refuge, consideration’.
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