单词：reprieves
音标：[rɪˈpri:vz] ；
n. （死刑）缓期执行令( reprieve的名词复数 ); 暂缓, 暂止
v. 缓期执行（死刑）( reprieve的第三人称单数 )
v. 缓期执行（死刑）( reprieve的第三人称单数 )
n a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
n an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
n a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
n the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
v postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
v relieve temporarily
n an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
n a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
n the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
v postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
v relieve temporarily
reprieve的用法和样例：
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。
经典引文
With those who flee Is neither glory nor reprieve from death.
出自：W. C. BryantHe may reprieve a condemned malefactor.
出自：E. A. Kendall
【近义词】
- stay of execution停止执行
- amnesty大赦
- pardon原谅，宽恕，饶恕...
- acquittal开释
- absolution免罪
- exculpation使无罪
- exoneration免罪
- stay停留
- let off放（炮、烟火等）...
- acquit宣布无罪
- remit汇出
- excuse原谅
- liberate解放
- respite暂缓
- free自由的
- hiatus裂缝
- abatement减少
- suspension暂停