reprieves

reprieves读音音标

[rɪˈpri:vz]

reprieves意思解释

n.

（死刑）缓期执行令( reprieve的名词复数 )；

暂缓，暂止；

v.

缓期执行（死刑）( reprieve的第三人称单数 )；

英英释义

n.

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

同义词：respite

an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

同义词：suspensionrespitehiatusabatement

a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)

the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment

同义词：respite

v.

postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution

同义词：respite

relieve temporarily

双语例句

用作动词(v.)The tree that was due to be cut down has been reprieved for six months.原定砍伐的那棵树已经推迟六个月再砍。用作名词(n.)The disamed rebels are given a reprieve.被缴械的叛乱份子获缓刑。He was saved from the gallows by a lastminute reprieve.*后一刻的缓刑令把他从绞架上解救了下来。