reliever

antidolorifico, calmante

Qualcosa che riduce il dolore, la preoccupazione o un’altra sensazione spiacevole.

In inglese semplice: Something that reduces pain, worry, or another unpleasant feeling.

• This medicine is a pain reliever.
• Walking is a good stress reliever for me.
• Ask the pharmacist which pain relievers are suitable.

Espressioni comuni: pain reliever, stress reliever, effective reliever

lanciatore di rilievo

Giocatore di baseball che prende il posto di un altro lanciatore quando questo esce dalla partita.

In inglese semplice: A baseball player who takes over throwing the ball after another pitcher leaves the game.

• The reliever struck out two batters.
• They brought in a reliever during the sixth inning.
• Our best reliever was unavailable for yesterday’s game.

Sinonimi: relief pitcher

Espressioni comuni: reliever on the mound, bring in a reliever, left-handed reliever

sostituto

Persona che svolge temporaneamente il lavoro di un’altra per permetterle di riposare o andare via.

In inglese semplice: A person who temporarily does someone else’s work so that person can rest or leave.

• The reliever arrived before my break.
• She works as a reliever when regular staff are absent.
• We need two relievers to cover the night shift.

Sinonimi: replacement, substitute, stand-in

Espressioni comuni: temporary reliever, shift reliever, work as a reliever