respite

柯林斯词典

1. N-SING A respite is a short period of rest from something unpleasant. (某种不快中的) 小间歇[正式] [also no det, oft N 'from' n]
It was some weeks now since they'd had any respite from shellfire. 他们数周在炮火中，中间没任何小的间歇。
2. N-SING A respite is a short delay before a very unpleasant or difficult situation which may or may not take place. 暂缓[正式] [also no det]
Devaluation would only give the economy a brief respite. 货币贬值只会给经济一个短时间的暂缓。