relieve
英 [rɪ'liːv]
美[rɪ'liv]
- vt. 解除,减轻;使不单调乏味;换…的班;解围;使放心
同义词辨析
comfort, console, ease, soothe, relieve
这些动词均含有"给人以帮助以减轻痛苦或悲伤"之意。
comfort: 普通用词,指用语言或行动对痛苦者给予鼓励、勇气和力量,从而减轻其痛苦或悲伤,得到安慰。
console: 较正式用词,侧重缓和或减轻别人的痛苦或悲伤。
ease: 正式用词,指减轻身心的痛苦、不安和忧虑。
soothe: 着重以安慰减轻悲痛、愤怒或激动,使人理智地平静下来。也可指药物等减轻病痛。
relieve: 指解除或缓解某人的病痛、担心或忧虑等,常用被动态。
双语例句
- 1. Massage is used to relax muscles, relieve stress and improve the circulation.
- 按摩可以使肌肉放松,缓解压力和促进血液循环。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. Peppermint leaves are believed to relieve tiredness and nasal stuffiness.
- 据信薄荷叶可以减轻疲劳和鼻塞。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. Smiling and laughing has actually been shown to relieve tension and stress.
- 事实证明,微笑和大笑能够缓解焦虑和压力。
来自柯林斯例句
- 4. At seven o'clock the night nurse came in to relieve her.
- 7点钟的时候夜班护士来接她的班。
来自柯林斯例句
- 5. She watches television to relieve the monotony of everyday life.
- 她天天靠看电视来解闷儿。
来自《权威词典》