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单词 relieve sb of sth
释义 relieve sb of sth

relieve sb of sth (TAKE)phrasal verb with relieve /rɪˈliːv/ verb
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C2 FORMAL to take from a person something that they are carrying, in a helpful or polite way:
» May I relieve you of that heavy bag?Thesaurus+: ↑Taking things away from someone or somewhere , ↑Removing and getting rid of things
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F0 HUMOROUS to steal something from someone:
» The pickpocket delicately relieved him of his wallet.Thesaurus+: ↑Stealing
relieve sb of sth [usually passive] FORMAL (END JOB)phrasal verb with relieve /rɪˈliːv/ verb
C2 to remove someone from their job or position because they have done something wrong: » Following the scandal, he was relieved of his post as deputy finance minister.» The committee's chairperson is to be relieved of her duties.» The general was relieved of his command in 1941.Thesaurus+: ↑Firing staff and being fired
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