relief

relief

名词 relief:

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

同义词:alleviation, assuagement

the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)

同义词:ease

(law) redress awarded by a court

someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

同义词:stand-in, substitute, reliever, backup, backup man, fill-in

assistance in time of difficulty

同义词:succor, succour, ministration

a pause for relaxation

同义词:respite, rest, rest period

a change for the better

同义词:easing, moderation

aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped

the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)

同义词:easing, easement, alleviation

sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background

同义词:relievo, rilievo, embossment, sculptural relief

the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged

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