单词 | relieve sb of sth |
释义 | relieve sb of sth relieve sb of sth (TAKE) — phrasal verb with relieve /rɪˈliːv/ verb 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 thingsF0 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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