reprieve

noun/verb
/rɪˈpriːv/

意味

A temporary relief or delay from something unpleasant; to postpone or cancel punishment.

例文

The prisoner was granted a last-minute reprieve from execution.

表現例

temporary reprieve

同義語

respite, pardon, delay, relief, postponement

対義語

continuation, punishment, sentence

コロケーション

grant reprieve, temporary reprieve, reprieve from death, reprieve order

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