reprieve

1. 1.

   To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution.

   取消或推迟对某人的惩罚,尤指死刑。

2. 2.

   To bring relief to someone.

   给某人带来缓解。

3. 3.

   To abandon or postpone plans to close, withdraw or abolish (something).

   放弃或推迟关闭、撤回或废除(某物)的计划。

给某人带来缓解。；放弃或推迟关闭、撤回或废除(某物)的计划。；暂时解救；缓期执行

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