reprieved

听听怎么读

[rɪˈpri:vd]

是什么意思

缓期执行（死刑）( reprieve的过去式和过去分词 )；

英英释义

reprieve[ ri'pri:v ]

n.
- a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
  同义词：respite
- an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
  同义词：suspensionrespitehiatusabatement
- a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
- the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
  同义词：respite
v.
- postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
  同义词：respite
- relieve temporarily

学习怎么用

双语例句

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。

权威例句

Reprieved
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Reprieved!
Trilene reprieved
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Lake Baikal reprieved
HFEA reprieved--for the moment!
Kinshasa: a reprieved mega-city?
Virgin Rain Forest Reprieved
Chimps endangered, research reprieved

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