respite

/'respait/

Thân thiện

We took a short respite from our hike to enjoy the view.

Definition

Noun 1. A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant. It refers to a temporary break or pause that provides relief from stress, work, or discomfort. 2. A temporary delay or postponement, especially of something distressing. This often refers to an official delay in carrying out a punishment or sentence. 3. A brief cessation or interruption in the intensity or amount of something.

Verb 1. To grant a delay or temporary relief, especially from a punishment or obligation. It means to postpone or suspend something, typically to provide a reprieve.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Rest/Relief):
  • The weekend provided a welcome respite from the pressures of work.
  • The rain gave us a brief respite from the intense summer heat.
  • She cared for her mother without respite for weeks.
• Noun (Delay/Postponement):
  • The prisoner was granted a last-minute respite from execution.
  • The ceasefire offered a temporary respite in the fighting.
• Verb:
  • The governor respited the condemned prisoner's sentence.
  • The judge agreed to respite the fine for thirty days.

Advanced Usage

• "Without respite": Continuously, without a break or pause.
  • The noise from the construction site continued without respite.
• "A brief/momentary/temporary respite": Emphasizes the short-lived nature of the relief or break.
  • The medication offered only a temporary respite from the pain.

Variants and Related Words

• Respite Care (noun phrase): Temporary care provided for a sick, elderly, or disabled person, allowing their usual caregiver to rest.
  • The family used a respite care service to get a weekend break.

Synonyms

• Noun: Break, rest, pause, intermission, lull, hiatus, reprieve, relief, letup, breather.
• Verb: Postpone, delay, suspend, reprieve, stay.

Related Phrases

• Respite from: This is the most common collocation, indicating relief a specific source of difficulty.
  • They sought respite from the city's chaos.

Related Idioms

• "A welcome respite": A very common phrase indicating a break that is greatly needed and appreciated.
  • The quiet evening was a welcome respite after the hectic day.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
2. a pause for relaxation
   • people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests
3. an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
4. a pause from doing something (as work)
   • we took a 10-minute break
   • he took time out to recuperate
5. a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

Verb

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• reprieve
• rest
• relief
• rest period
• suspension
• hiatus
• abatement
• recess
• break
• time out