relief

關於relief的翻譯

減輕,解除,救濟,安慰,調劑,浮雕,換班,地勢的起伏

relief definition

1. the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
• examples: as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief
2. the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
• examples: he enjoyed his relief from responsibility
• examples: getting it off his conscience gave him some ease
3. (law) redress awarded by a court
• examples: was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?
4. assistance in time of difficulty
• examples: the contributions provided some relief for the victims
5. aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
• examples: he has been on relief for many years
6. sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
7. the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
• examples: he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta