美[r??priv] 1 . He was saved from the gallows by a lastminute reprieve .
最后一刻的緩刑令把他從絞架上解救了下來(lái).
來(lái)自《簡(jiǎn)明英漢詞典》
2 . The railway line, due for closure, has been granted a six - month reprieve .
本應(yīng)停運(yùn)的鐵路線獲準(zhǔn)多運(yùn)行6個(gè)月.
來(lái)自《簡(jiǎn)明英漢詞典》
3 . The family have won a temporary reprieve from eviction.
這個(gè)家庭暫時(shí)免于被逐出.
來(lái)自《簡(jiǎn)明英漢詞典》
4 . A man awaiting death by lethal injection has been saved by a last minute reprieve .
一個(gè)即將被執(zhí)行注射死刑的男子在最后一分鐘獲得緩刑。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
5 . It looked as though the college would have to shut, but this week it was given a reprieve .
這所大學(xué)看起來(lái)要關(guān)閉了，但這周情況暫時(shí)有所緩解。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
1.a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
2.an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
3.a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
4.the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
1.postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
2.relieve temporarily
