respite

respite

1. hengähdystauko, huojennus, tauko; omaishoitajan lomajakso

Esimerkkejä:

The land prospered rapidly during this 'respite' from the horrors of war.

homeless people whose only 'respite' from the elements is a ride on the bus

'Respite' is a short break from caring.

Liittyvät sanat: respite care

Synonyymisanakirja

respite

tauko, välitunti, paussi, aikalisä, kevätloma, keskeytys, katkos, lykkäys, kuumeen laskeminen, remissio, lieveneminen, elpymävaihe.

Rimmaavat sanat

respite rimmaa näiden kanssa:

sepite...

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Englannin sanakirja

respite (englanti > suomi)

1. lepotauko

respite englanniksi

1. A brief interval of rest or relief.

2. Denham

Some pause and respite only I require.

3. Shakespeare

I crave but four day's respite.

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5. 2013 May 23, (w), "http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/24/world/europe/british-leader-david-cameron-faces-rebellion-in-his-party.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 British Leader’s Liberal Turn Sets Off a Rebellion in His Party," New York Times (retrieved 29 May 2013):

Mr. Cameron had a respite Thursday from the negative chatter swirling around him when he appeared outside 10 Downing Street to denounce the murder a day before of a British soldier on a London street.

6. puhekieltä A reprieve, especially from a sentence of death.

7. puhekieltä The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.

8. puhekieltä To delay or postpone.

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