relieve

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relieve /rɪˈliːv/ verb

relieves; relieved; relieving

relieve

/rɪˈliːv/

verb

relieves; relieved; relieving

Learner's definition of RELIEVE

[+ object]

: to reduce or remove (something, such as pain or an unpleasant feeling)减轻，缓解，消除（疼痛或不快等）

: to make (a problem) less serious减轻（问题的严重性）；缓和；缓解

an effort to relieve traffic congestion缓解交通拥堵的努力
relieve poverty缓解贫困
We need to find ways to relieve overcrowding in our schools.我们得想些法子，缓解一下我们学校里拥挤的状况。

: to take the place of (someone who has been working, fighting, etc.)接替；替下

I've come to relieve the guard on duty.我来接替值班的警卫。
The soldiers were relieved by 30,000 fresh troops.那些士兵被3万人的生力军替换下来。
(baseball) He relieved the starting pitcher in the sixth inning.他在第六局换下了先发投手。

: to make (something) less boring, dull, etc., by including a part that is different调剂；使不枯燥

His latest book is a long, serious novel relieved only by the occasional joke.他的最新作品是一部严肃的长篇小说，当中只是偶尔有个笑话作为调剂。

relieve of

[phrasal verb]

relieve (someone) of (something)

formal : to take (something that is difficult or unpleasant) from (someone)使（某人）摆脱（困难或不快）

She signed a contract that relieved him of all responsibility regarding the business.她签了一份合同，使他摆脱了与那项业务有关的全部责任。
The law relieves you of any liability. [=under the law, you will not be liable]依据这项法律，你将不用承担任何责任。

informal + humorous : to steal (something) from (someone)偷窃（某人的某物）

: to remove (someone who has done something wrong) from (a post, duty, job, etc.)革职；解除…的职务

: to pass waste from your body排泄；小便

He stopped the car and went out into the woods to relieve himself. [=urinate]他停下车，走进林中方便了一下。
The puppy relieved himself on the carpet.小狗在地毯上撒了泡尿。