respite

名词 respite:

1. a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
   同义词：reprieve
2. a pause from doing something (as work)
   同义词：recess, break, time out
3. an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
   同义词：suspension, reprieve, hiatus, abatement
4. a pause for relaxation
   同义词：rest, relief, rest period
5. the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
   同义词：reprieve

动词 respite:

1. postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
   同义词：reprieve

1. A welcome respite from hard work.
   刻苦工作后令人愉快的短暂休息
2. The noise went on all night without a moment's respite.
   噪音一刻不停地持续了一整夜。

res.pite

n.（名词）
A usually short interval of rest or relief.See Synonyms at pause
间歇：通常指休息或解除痛苦的短暂间歇参见 pause
Law Temporary suspension of a death sentence; a reprieve.
【法律】 死缓：死刑的暂时延缓；暂缓处决
v.tr.（及物动词）
res.pit.ed,res.pit.ing,res.pites
To delay; postpone.
延期；推迟

来源：
Middle English
中古英语
from Old French respit
源自 古法语 respit
from Latin respectus [refuge, looking back] * see respect
源自 拉丁语 respectus [避难，回顾] *参见 respect