Some people eat for comfort, to relieve their anxieties.
有些人进食是为了寻找安慰,缓解焦虑。
2problem 问题 to make a problem less difficult or serious 减轻,缓和,缓解〔问题的难度或严重性〕
programs aimed at relieving unemployment
旨在缓和失业问题的方案
3replace SB 替换某人REPLACE to replace someone when they have completed their duty or when they need a rest 给〔某人〕换班
The guard will be relieved at midnight.
哨兵将在午夜时换岗。
4.relieve yourselfHBHa politeexpression meaning to urinate – often used humorously 小便〔常为幽默用法〕
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relieve yourself• The corollary is that acquiring an addiction is tantamount to relieving oneself of personal responsibility.• Threlfall turned his back and waited for the man to finish relieving himself.• On average, young puppies may relieve themselves about six times a day.• By releasing it into the world, he relieved himself and taunted the fates to punish him.• After rolling on the sand in excruciating pain until stars lit up the sky, he relieved himself for a good half-hour.• When their overlords came out to relieve themselves in the snow, the serfscollected the urine to drink.• Cocaineusers often feel as though they need the drug to relieve themselves of the tired feeling and to function normally.• MissusHall would relieve herself on old newspapers in the alleyways on Central Avenue.
5boring 厌烦的BORING to make something less dull and boring 排遣;调剂;使有趣
a plain wall relieved by flecks of blue and yellow
a)formalHELP to help someone by taking something from them, especially a job they do not want to do or something heavy that they are carrying 解除〔某人〕的负担
A secretary was hired to relieve her of some of the administrative work.
一个秘书被雇来为她减轻一些行政工作的负担。
He rose and relieved her of her bags.
他站起来接过她手中的包。
b)relieve somebody of their post/duties/command etc formalLEAVE A JOB OR ORGANIZATION to take away someone’s job because they have done something wrong 解除某人的职务/职责/指挥权等
After the defeat General Meyer was relieved of his command.
战败之后,迈耶将军被解除了指挥权。
c)STEALto steal something from someone – used humorously 偷窃〔幽默用法〕
relieve tension/pressure/stress etc• For some, it's the chewing itself that relieves tension.• Massage-Good for general relaxation and to relieve stress buildup in the muscle tissue.• The workouts were intended to relieve stress, but they were for vanity, too.• Next, learn to pause and de-stress, because relieving stress can save your life!• And it is proven to lead to stronger, more solid bones, relieve tension, depression and insomnia.• You know they probably would just relieve pressure of something of that sort.• When he played for Phoenix, Ceballos came off the bench to relieve pressure on Charles Barkley with his shooting.• Intended to relieve pressure on the most popular courses, the system should be up and running this spring.
relieve the boredom/monotony• He attempts reading it upside down, which temporarily relieves the boredom.• This year's card would relieve the monotony.• These inventions not only relieved the boredom but gave escape from pain.• Harry tried to relieve the boredom by singing and whistling.• Sometimes she would try out different routes to relieve the monotony of her daily journey.• Cross-countryskiingrelieves the monotony of winter.
ADVERB | VERB + RELIEVEADVERB➤temporarily暫時解除➤completely, partially完全/部份解除VERB + RELIEVE➤attempt to, try to企圖緩解;試圖解除◇They try to relieve the symptoms of depression by drinking.他們試圖通過飲酒來消除抑鬱症狀。➤help (to)幫助解除◇Her jokes helped to relieve the tension.她的笑話緩解了緊張氣氛。➤be designed to, be intended to用來/旨在解除◇Respite care is intended to relieve parents of the burden of caring for disabled children.暫托服務旨在減輕父母照顧殘疾兒童的負擔。