respite
/ˈrespaɪt, ˈrespɪt; `rɛspɪt/ n
1 [U, sing] ~ (from sth) interval of rest or relief 休息（时间）; 暂时的缓解或放松
longing for a moment of respite 恨不得歇会儿
work without respite 不停地工作
a brief, welcome respite 短暂的、 愉快的休息
(a) respite from pain, worry, stress, etc 痛苦、 忧虑、 压力等的暂时减轻.
2 [C] delay allowed before an obligation must be fulfilled or a penalty suffered; reprieve （义务的）暂缓履行; （刑罚的）缓期执行; 缓刑
grant sb a respite 准予某人缓刑.