vt.

1. 缓和，减轻；解除
   The fund is for relieving distress among the flood victims.

   这笔款项是用于解救洪水灾民的困苦的。

   This lotion relieves itching.

   这药剂可减轻瘙痒。

2. 换……的班，接替
   The guard will be relieved at midnight.

   守卫将在半夜换班。

3. 调剂，使不单调乏味
   The brown hills were relieved by patches of green.

   褐色的山上点缀着一片片的绿色植物就不显得单调了。

4. 救济；救援；解围
   Rescue workers were sent to relieve the trapped coal miners.

   抢险人员被派去解救被困在井下的煤矿工人。

5. 使宽慰，使放心[H]
   Knowing the truth relieved the anxious parents.

   知道事情的真相使焦急的父母大为宽心。

6. 【口】偷，窃去[（+of）]
   The minister was relieved of his post.

   部长被解除了职务。

7. 衬托，使显目；使成浮雕
   A black sash relieves a white gown.

   白色的长袍上配上黑色的腰带更显洁白。

8. 解除职务[（+of）]

v.

1. alleviate or remove (pain, distress, or difficulty).
   ▸cause (someone) to stop feeling distressed or anxious.
2. release (someone) from duty by taking their place.
3. (relieve someone of) take (a burden or responsibility) from someone.
4. bring military support for (a besieged place).
5. make less tedious or monotonous.
6. (relieve oneself) formal or euphemistic urinate or defecate.
7. archaic make (something) stand out.