reprieve
v. 暂缓处刑；暂时缓解
n. 缓刑；缓刑令
形容词：reprievable 过去式：reprieved 过去分词：reprieved 现在分词：reprieving 第三人称单数：reprieves
近义词：stayofexecution，amnesty，pardon，acquittal，absolution，exculpation，exoneration，stay，letoff，acquit，remit，excuse，liberate，respite，free，hiatus，abatement，suspension，
英英释义
Noun
- a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
- an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
- a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
- the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
Verb
- postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
- relieve temporarily
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.最后一刻的缓刑令把他从绞架上解救了下来。