respite

n.

1. 休息(时间), 暂时的缓解或轻松
   • The director gave the cast a short respite before the next scene.
     导演让全体演员在下一场开始之前稍事休息。
2. (义务的)暂缓履行; (刑罚的)缓期执行
   • The judge granted the condemned man a respite to enable his attorneys to file an appeal.
     法官同意缓期执行, 以便这个犯人的律师提出上诉。