[] to make a problem less serious 减轻(问题的严重性);缓解;缓和◆Lower energy prices will relieve the pressure on household finances. 能源价格下降将会缓解家庭经济压力。 ●reˈlieve sb of sth
to dismiss sb from a job, position, etc. 开除;解除…职务◆The manager was having trouble, so they decided to relieve him of his duties. 这位经理遇上了麻烦,所以他们决定解除他的职务。
to help sb by taking away a difficult task or problem 帮助(某人)减轻(负担)◆The new secretary will relieve us of some of the paperwork. 新来的秘书将会减轻我们文案工作的一些负担。