reprieves

听听怎么读

[rɪˈpri:vz]

是什么意思

（死刑）缓期执行令( reprieve的名词复数 )；暂缓，暂止；

缓期执行（死刑）( reprieve的第三人称单数 )；

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

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Overview of Discretionary Reprieves from Removal: Deferred Action, DACA, TPS, and Others [April 10, 2018]
Annual Report on Reprieves, Pardons, and Commutations Granted During the Period from March 1, 2012 to February 28, 2013
Annual Report on Reprieves, Pardons, and Commutations Granted During the Period from March 1, 2010 to February 28, 2011