힘들거나 불쾌한 일로부터의 짧은 휴식이나 안도
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
예문:
"The heavy rain provided a brief respite from the scorching summer heat."
"The weekend offered a much-needed respite from her demanding corporate job."
불쾌한 의무를 이행하거나 형벌을 집행하기 전에 허용되는 짧은 지연
A short delay permitted before an unpleasant obligation is met or a punishment is carried out.
예문:
"The court granted a thirty-day respite to the debtor to settle his accounts."
"The prisoner's lawyer fought desperately for a last-minute respite from the execution."
형벌이나 의무 등의 집행을 연기하거나 유예하다
To postpone a sentence or obligation; to grant a delay or extension of time to someone.
예문:
"The governor decided to respite the sentence until further evidence could be reviewed."
"He was respited for a week to allow his legal team to file an appeal."