relief

n.

1. (痛苦等)缓解, 减轻, 解除
   • This medicine will give you some relief.
     这药会为你减轻一些痛苦。
   • A doctor's task is to work for the relief of patient's suffering.
     医生的工作是解除病人的痛苦。
   • They send relief to those who made homeless by floods.
     他们给水灾中无家可归的人发送救援物资。
2. 轻松, 宽慰
   • His words provided some comic relief in what was really a dull speech.
     他的话给极沉闷的讲话增添了几分轻松的气氛。
3. 换班[接替]人, 加班[增开]的公共汽车、火车等
   • The relief for the military guard is expected soon.
     预计卫队很快就来换班。
   • They had to provide a relief bus because there were so many passengers.
     他们不得不增加一辆公共汽车, 因为乘客很多。