n.[U][S]

1. 暂缓；（死刑的）缓期执行；（义务的）暂缓履行
2. 暂时的休息（或喘息）；（痛苦的）缓解，暂止
   have a brief respite from one's work

   工作之余稍作休息

   The noise went on all night without respite.

   吵闹声整夜不停。

vt.

1. 缓期执行（死刑等）；暂缓履行（义务等）
2. 使暂息；使（痛苦等）缓解

n.

v.

1. postpone (a sentence, obligation, etc.).
2. archaic grant respite to.