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relief

英 [rɪ'liːf] 美[rɪ'lif]

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n. 救济；减轻，解除；安慰；浮雕

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After a point, countries can become so dangerous that food relief workers are no longer safe and their programs are halted.

Francesca Haass, a senior at middlebury, says, "I find the in-class ones are more stressful in the short term, but there is immediate relief as you swallow information like mad, and then you get to forget it all."

Pain relieving creams don't work, but a hot shower, or warm bath can provide some relief.

Private postal companies also support disaster relief efforts by distributing urgent supplies.

since the 1990s, the council has surveyed hundreds of thousands of knitters and crocheters, who routinely list stress relief and creative fulfillment as the activities' main benefits.

Many teenagers resort to drugs or alcohol for mental relief.

Some drugs for relief of stomach upsets, when taken in excess, can perhaps cause serious digestive problems.

That may be one reason why so many people find relief in swimming when life seas get rough.

To the relief of Instagrammers everywhere, it can even make meals more enjoyable.

According to the Overseas Development Institute Odi, however, just 12% of disaster-relief funding in the past two decades has gone on reducing risks in advance, rather than recovery and rebuilding afterwards.

Finally, dad turned off the stove, the pot began to cool and the pressure relief valve sprayed out a cloud of steam.

It could be anything―gardening, cooking, music, sports—but whatever it is, make sure it's a relief from daily stress rather than another thing to worry about.

Still, most of us volunteers breathe a sigh of relief when the season comes to a close.

That relief is coupled with a deep understanding of why the same people keep coming back for more: connecting to the community as you freely give your time, money, skills, or services provides a real joy.

There was no cure, only pain relief.

To the anxious travelers the sight of the American shore brought almost inexpressible relief.