单词 | reprieve |
释义 | reprieve /n'prfcv; n'priv/ vt [VP6A] postpone or delay punishment (esp the execution of sb condemned to death); (fig) give relief for a short time (from danger, trouble, etc). 暂缓处决(被判死刑的人); (喻)暂时减轻(危险,困难等)。 / [C] (order giving authority for) postponement or remission of punishment (esp by death); (fig) delay or respite: 暂缓处决; 暂缓处决的命令; (喻)暂缓; 暂止: grant (sb) a ~. 准许(某人)暂缓受处决。 |
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