relief
US /rɪˈliːf/
UK /rɪˈliːf/
1.
sollievo
a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress
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It was a great relief to know that everyone was safe.
È stato un grande sollievo sapere che tutti erano al sicuro.
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She sighed with relief when the exam was over.
Sospirò di sollievo quando l'esame fu finito.
2.
sollievo, aiuto
the act of removing or reducing pain, discomfort, or distress
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The medication provided immediate relief from the pain.
Il farmaco ha fornito un sollievo immediato dal dolore.
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We are working to bring relief to the victims of the disaster.
Stiamo lavorando per portare sollievo alle vittime del disastro.
3.
sostituzione, rinforzo
a person or group of people replacing another, especially in a military context
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The relief troops arrived just in time.
Le truppe di soccorso sono arrivate giusto in tempo.
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The night shift is waiting for their relief.
Il turno di notte sta aspettando il suo sostituto.
4.
rilievo
a method of molding, carving, or stamping in which the design stands out from the surface
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The sculpture was carved in high relief.
La scultura è stata scolpita in alto rilievo.
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The coins had a distinct design in low relief.
Le monete avevano un design distinto in basso rilievo.