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单词 repreeves
释义

reprieve /ri-prēvˈ/ (Shakespeare repreeve /-prēvˈ/; Spenser reprive or repryve /-prīvˈ/)

transitive verb
  1. To delay the execution of
  2. To give a respite to
  3. To rescue, redeem
noun
  1. A suspension of a criminal sentence, esp a death sentence
  2. Interval of ease or relief
ORIGIN: Supposed to be from Anglo-Fr repris, pap of reprendre to take back (see reprise); the v appar by confusion, perh with reprieve reprove

reprievˈal noun

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