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relief
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音标：英 [rɪ'liːf] 美 [rɪ'lif]
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解释：
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n. 救济；减轻，解除；安慰；浮雕
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中文词源：
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relief 缓和，减轻，浮雕来自 relieve 的名词形式。比较 proof,prove.
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英文词源：
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relief (n.1)
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late 14c., "alleviation of distress, hunger, sickness, etc; state of being relieved; that which mitigates or removes" (pain, grief, evil, etc.)," from Anglo-French relif, from Old French relief "assistance," literally "a raising, that which is lifted," from stressed stem of relever (see relieve). Meaning "aid to impoverished persons" is attested from c. 1400; that of "deliverance of a besieged town" is from c. 1400. Earlier in English as "that which is left over or left behind," also "feudal payment to an overlord made by an heir upon taking possession of an estate" (both c. 1200).
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relief (n.2)
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"projection of figure or design from a flat surface," c. 1600, from French relief, from Italian rilievo, from rilevare "to raise," from Latin relevare "to raise, lighten" (see relieve).
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双语例句：
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1. The news will come as a great relief to the French authorities.
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这个消息会让法国当局大大松一口气。
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来自柯林斯例句
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2. The relief supplies are being flown from a warehouse in Pisa.
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救济物资正从比萨的一个仓库空运过来。
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来自柯林斯例句
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3. She became involved in social and relief work among the refugees.
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她参加了帮助难民的社会救济工作。
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来自柯林斯例句
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4. The country's politicians are already heaving a collective sigh of relief.
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该国的政界人士均已松了口气。
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来自柯林斯例句
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5. Sugar gives quick relief to hunger but provides no lasting nourishment.
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糖能快速缓解饥饿感，但不能提供持久的营养。
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来自柯林斯例句
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更多相关例句：
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a sense of relief
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解脱感【牛津词典】
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We all breathed a sigh of relief when he left.
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他走了以后，我们大家都如释重负地松了口气。【牛津词典】
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She sighed with relief.
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她松了口气。【牛津词典】
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Much to my relief the car was not damaged.
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令我非常庆幸的是车并没有损坏。【牛津词典】
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News of their safety came as a great relief.
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他们平安的消息给大家带来了巨大的安慰。【牛津词典】
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It was a relief to be able to talk to someone about it.
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能和别人谈谈这件事，感到舒心多了。【牛津词典】
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What a relief !
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可轻松了！【牛津词典】
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modern methods of pain relief
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消除疼痛的新办法【牛津词典】
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the relief of suffering
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痛苦的消除【牛津词典】
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famine relief
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饥荒救济物资【牛津词典】
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a relief agency/organization/worker
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救助机构 / 组织 / 工作者【牛津词典】
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relief on mortgage interest payments
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支付按揭利息的税收减免【牛津词典】
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a few moments of light relief in an otherwise dull performance
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沉闷的表演中几处轻松的情节【牛津词典】
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There was little comic relief in his speech.
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他的演讲少有轻松幽默的地方。【牛津词典】
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The calm of the countryside came as a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of city life.
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离开喧嚣忙碌的城市生活，来到宁静的乡村，是一种令人愉快的调剂。【牛津词典】
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The next crew relief comes on duty at 9 o'clock.
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下一批换班的员工9点钟接班。【牛津词典】
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relief drivers
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换班的司机【牛津词典】
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The column was decorated in high relief (= with designs that stick out a lot) with scenes from Greek mythology.
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柱子上饰有描述希腊神话中的场面的高浮雕。【牛津词典】
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The bronze doors are covered with sculpted reliefs.
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青铜门上覆有浮雕。【牛津词典】
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The snow-capped mountain stood out in sharp relief against the blue sky.
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白雪覆盖的高山在蓝天的映衬下格外醒目。【牛津词典】
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Their differences have been thrown into sharp relief by the present crisis.
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目前的危机使得他们的分歧更加引人注目。【牛津词典】
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I breathed a sigh of relief...
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我如释重负地松了口气。【柯林斯高阶英语词典】
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The news will come as a great relief to the French authorities...
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这个消息会让法国当局大大松一口气。【柯林斯高阶英语词典】
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This brought considerable relief from the pain.
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这相当大地缓解了疼痛。【柯林斯高阶英语词典】
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...a self-help programme which can give lasting relief from the torment of hay fever.
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可以持续缓解枯草热病痛的自助项目【柯林斯高阶英语词典】
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Relief agencies are stepping up efforts to provide food, shelter and agricultural equipment.
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救济机构正加大力度提供食物、住所和农用器械。【柯林斯高阶英语词典】
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...famine relief.
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饥荒救济【柯林斯高阶英语词典】
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No relief drivers were available.
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找不到代班司机。【柯林斯高阶英语词典】
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After a point, countries can become so dangerous that food relief workers are no longer safe and their programs are halted.【出自-2016年6月阅读原文】
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Francesca Haass, a senior at middlebury, says, "I find the in-class ones are more stressful in the short term, but there is immediate relief as you swallow information like mad, and then you get to forget it all."【2017年12月四级真题（第一套）阅读 Section B】
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Pain relieving creams don't work, but a hot shower, or warm bath can provide some relief.【2019年12月四级真题（第一套）听力 Section C】
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Private postal companies also support disaster relief efforts by distributing urgent supplies.【2019年12月四级真题（第二套）阅读 Section B】
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since the 1990s, the council has surveyed hundreds of thousands of knitters and crocheters, who routinely list stress relief and creative fulfillment as the activities' main benefits.【2017年12月四级真题（第三套）阅读 Section B】
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Many teenagers resort to drugs or alcohol for mental relief.【出自-2016年12月阅读原文】
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Some drugs for relief of stomach upsets, when taken in excess, can perhaps cause serious digestive problems.【2017年12月六级真题（第二套）听力 Section C】
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That may be one reason why so many people find relief in swimming when life seas get rough.【2018年12月六级真题（第一套）听力 Section B】
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To the relief of Instagrammers everywhere, it can even make meals more enjoyable.【2018年6月六级真题(第二套)阅读 Section C】
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According to the Overseas Development Institute Odi, however, just 12% of disaster-relief funding in the past two decades has gone on reducing risks in advance, rather than recovery and rebuilding afterwards.【2016年高考英语江苏卷 阅读理解 阅读C 原文】
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Finally, dad turned off the stove, the pot began to cool and the pressure relief valve sprayed out a cloud of steam.【2015年高考英语四川卷 阅读理解 阅读B 原文】
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It could be anything―gardening, cooking, music, sports—but whatever it is, make sure it's a relief from daily stress rather than another thing to worry about.【2016年高考英语全国卷2 语法填空 原文】
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Still, most of us volunteers breathe a sigh of relief when the season comes to a close.【2019年高考英语全国卷2 阅读理解 阅读B 原文】
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That relief is coupled with a deep understanding of why the same people keep coming back for more: connecting to the community as you freely give your time, money, skills, or services provides a real joy.【2019年高考英语全国卷2 阅读理解 阅读B 原文】
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There was no cure, only pain relief.【2018年高考英语江苏卷 完形填空 原文】
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To the anxious travelers the sight of the American shore brought almost inexpressible relief.【出自-2015年考研翻译原文】
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