| 单词 | relief |
| 释义 | relief —relief /rɪˈliːf/ noun (RAISED AREA) F0 [U] a method of raising shapes above a flat surface so that they appear to stand out slightly from it: » Coins have pictures on them in relief.Thesaurus+: ↑SculptureF0 [C] SPECIALIZED a sculpture made from a flat surface in which the forms are raised above the surface: » stone reliefsThesaurus+: ↑SculptureWord partners for relief (HAPPINESS)• a ♯big/♯great/♯tremendous relief• a ♯blessed/♯welcome relief• relief ♯from sth• ♯in/♯with relief• ♯to sb's relief• a ♯sense of relief• a ♯sigh of reliefWord partners for relief (HELP)• relief ♯agency/♯operation/♯organization/♯services• relief ♯worker• relief ♯effort/♯flight/♯measure• relief ♯supplies• ♯give/♯provide/♯send reliefnoun [C or U] (HELP) ► C2 food, money, or services that provide help for people in need: » an international relief operation» relief agencies/supplies» Pop stars have raised millions of pounds for famine relief in Africa.Thesaurus+: ↑Helping and co-operatingWord partners for relief (HAPPINESS)• a ♯big/♯great/♯tremendous relief• a ♯blessed/♯welcome relief• relief ♯from sth• ♯in/♯with relief• ♯to sb's relief• a ♯sense of relief• a ♯sigh of reliefWord partners for relief (HELP)• relief ♯agency/♯operation/♯organization/♯services• relief ♯worker• relief ♯effort/♯flight/♯measure• relief ♯supplies• ♯give/♯provide/♯send reliefCollocations:–Types-lu. rate/regulatory/tax relief» You can claim tax relief when you purchase new equipment.-lu. disaster/drought/famine/flood relief» Pop stars raised millions of pounds for famine relief in Africa.-lu. debt/emergency/humanitarian/poor relief» The agency recognizes the need for debt relief to close the gap between the world's rich and poor.-lu. economic/financial/interest relief» The plan also seeks financial relief for small businesses.–Adjectives-lu. much-needed relief» This is an opportunity to provide much-needed relief to the children of eastern Zaire.–Nouns-lu. relief agency/operation/organization/services/worker» Millions of people now depend on foreign relief agencies for food and water.-lu. relief aid/effort/measure» Provision of food parcels became the single most important aspect of the relief effort.-lu. relief fund/package/parcel/supplies» Six tractor-trailers bringing relief supplies to nearby refugee camps were stranded at the border.-lu. relief flight/road» The government has given permission to United Nations agencies to send relief flights to flood-stricken areas.–Verbs-lu. give/provide/send relief» Extensive programmes were required to provide relief for the millions who remained unemployed.-lu. claim/get/obtain/receive relief» Smaller businesses can claim tax relief for entertainment and travel expenses.–Prepositions-lu. be on relief» These kids often wind up among the unemployed on relief or in jail where they become a much bigger burden.• • • Extra Examples:» In spite of the scale of the famine, the relief workers struggled on with dauntless optimism and commitment.» Campaigning to change government policy is ancillary to the charity's direct relief work.» The continuing civil war is frustrating the efforts of relief agencies to feed thousands of famine victims.» Charities are non-profit-making organizations and get tax relief.» Our organization is just one of many charities that are providing famine relief in the region.noun [S or U] (HAPPINESS) ► B2 a feeling of happiness that something unpleasant has not happened or has ended: » [+ to infinitive] It was such a relief to hear that Marta was found safe and well.» After the exam, I felt an incredible sense of relief.» "James can't come tonight." "Well, that's a relief!"» to seek/find/provide relief from the heat/cold/pain/noiseThesaurus+: ↑Relieved and thankfulWord partners for relief (HAPPINESS)• a ♯big/♯great/♯tremendous relief• a ♯blessed/♯welcome relief• relief ♯from sth• ♯in/♯with relief• ♯to sb's relief• a ♯sense of relief• a ♯sigh of reliefWord partners for relief (HELP)• relief ♯agency/♯operation/♯organization/♯services• relief ♯worker• relief ♯effort/♯flight/♯measure• relief ♯supplies• ♯give/♯provide/♯send reliefCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. big/considerable/enormous/great/huge/immense/tremendous relief» It was a huge relief to hear that Martha was safe and well.-lu. fast/immediate/instant/speedy relief» This product claims to provide instant relief from cold and flu symptoms.-lu. blessed/effective/obvious/welcome relief» A couple of days holiday was a welcome relief from the pressure.-lu. all-day/complete/long-term relief» The new drug boosts the immune system and provides long-term relief.-lu. light/little/temporary relief» At lunchtime we headed across to the bar for a spot of light relief.–Types-lu. pain/stress relief» Women can choose from various methods of pain relief during labour.-lu. emotional/physical relief» These treatments do not claim to cure cancer, but to offer emotional and physical relief and support.-lu. comic relief» A couple of witty comments from Steven during the discussion provided some desperately needed comic relief.–Verbs-lu. bring/give/offer/provide relief» For most candidates last week's exam results will have brought relief and congratulations.-lu. find/gain/get relief» Here are some basic steps you can take to get relief from the symptoms.-lu. need/seek relief» He raised his eyes and looked to heaven, as if seeking relief from the gruelling ordeal.-lu. come as a relief» This news will come as a great relief to everyone who has been affected.-lu. express relief» The U.S. Embassy expressed relief that the ordeal was over.–Prepositions-lu. relief from sth» The hope is that patients will get long-term relief from the new drug.-lu. relief at sth/doing sth» She was angry and tried to curb her relief at seeing him.-lu. a relief to sb» It was a great relief to Alexa that Charles had decided not to visit.-lu. in/with relief» "At least he's not injured," cried Mum in relief.-lu. to sb's relief» She rang Matt first and to her relief he answered immediately.–Nouns-lu. a feeling/sense of relief» After the interview I felt an incredible sense of relief.-lu. a degree/kind/measure of relief» At least this will give her some kind of relief from the pressure.-lu. a breath/surge/wave of relief» Then had come this huge wave of relief; this wonderful realization that their troubles were over.-lu. (breath/heave/sigh/let out) a (deep, great, huge, etc.) sigh of relief» She breathed a huge sigh of relief when she saw it wasn't broken.• • • Extra Examples:» We both heaved a sigh of relief when she left.» To the bride's relief, the wedding ceremony went off without a hitch.» She gave an audible sigh of relief.» The holiday was a welcome relief.» There was manifest relief among the workers yesterday at the decision not to close the factory. |
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