reprieve
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/rɪˈpriːv/
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/rɪˈpriːv/
to cancel or postpone a punishment, especially the death penalty
The governor granted a reprieve to the prisoner.
州长给予该囚犯缓刑。
to cancel or postpone a plan to close or end something
The factory was reprieved and will continue to operate for another year.
工厂被暂缓关闭,将再运营一年。
an official order to stop a punishment, especially the death penalty
The prisoner was granted a reprieve at the last minute.
在最后一刻,该囚犯获得了缓刑。
a delay before something bad happens
The team was given a reprieve after their poor performance.
该团队表现不佳后获得了喘息的机会。