首页英语词典alleviationalleviation英英释意

alleviation


  • n. 缓和;镇痛物

英英释意


1. the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced;
"as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief"
2. the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance);
"he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"