relief

sollievo

Sensazione piacevole quando finiscono una preoccupazione, un pericolo o un’esperienza spiacevole.

In inglese semplice: The pleasant feeling when a worry, danger, or unpleasant experience ends.

• I felt relief when she called.
• Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
• It was a huge relief to find my missing keys.

Come si usa: relief that ... (I felt relief that everyone was safe.); a relief to do something (It was a relief to hear her voice.)

Sinonimi: reassurance, comfort

Contrari: worry

Espressioni comuni: a sigh of relief, feel relief, a huge relief

aiuti, soccorso

Cibo, denaro, riparo o altro sostegno dato alle persone dopo una catastrofe.

In inglese semplice: Food, money, shelter, or other help given to people after a disaster.

• Relief arrived after the flood.
• Volunteers delivered relief supplies to remote villages.
• The charity raised money for earthquake relief.

Sinonimi: aid, assistance

Espressioni comuni: disaster relief, relief supplies, relief workers

sollievo

Diminuzione del dolore o di altri fastidi fisici.

In inglese semplice: A reduction in pain or other physical discomfort.

• These tablets provide pain relief.
• The warm bath brought relief from her aching muscles.
• I got only temporary relief from the headache.

Come si usa: relief from something (The cream provides relief from itching.)

Sinonimi: ease, alleviation

Espressioni comuni: pain relief, temporary relief, relief from something

aiuto finanziario, sgravio fiscale, riduzione del debito

Aiuto che fornisce denaro in caso di bisogno o riduce debiti o tasse.

In inglese semplice: Help that reduces the money you owe or gives you money when you need it.

• Small businesses can claim tax relief.
• The government offered financial relief to struggling families.
• Debt relief helped the country pay for new schools.

Come si usa: relief from something (The scheme offers relief from debt.)

Sinonimi: financial aid, assistance

Espressioni comuni: tax relief, debt relief, financial relief

intermezzo comico, sollievo

Qualcosa di divertente o piacevole che offre una pausa in una situazione seria o difficile.

In inglese semplice: Something funny or enjoyable that gives people a break from a serious or difficult situation.

• Her jokes provided some comic relief.
• The cheerful song brought relief from the sad story.
• A funny scene gives the audience a moment of relief.

Come si usa: relief from something (His jokes offered relief from the tense discussion.)

Sinonimi: light relief, respite

Espressioni comuni: comic relief, provide relief, welcome relief

cambio, sostituto

Persona o gruppo che prende il posto di qualcuno al lavoro per permettergli di riposare.

In inglese semplice: A person or group that takes over someone’s work so they can rest.

• My relief arrives at six.
• The guards waited for their relief.
• A relief driver took over after lunch.

Sinonimi: replacement, substitute

Espressioni comuni: wait for relief, relief crew, relief driver