relief
US /rɪˈliːf/
UK /rɪˈliːf/
1.
alívio
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.
Foi um grande alívio saber que todos estavam seguros.
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She sighed with relief when the exam was over.
Ela suspirou de alívio quando o exame terminou.
2.
alívio, ajuda
the act of removing or reducing pain, discomfort, or distress
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The medication provided immediate relief from the pain.
O medicamento proporcionou alívio imediato da dor.
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We are working to bring relief to the victims of the disaster.
Estamos trabalhando para levar alívio às vítimas do desastre.
3.
reforço, substituição
a person or group of people replacing another, especially in a military context
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The relief troops arrived just in time.
As tropas de reforço chegaram bem a tempo.
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The night shift is waiting for their relief.
O turno da noite está esperando sua substituição.
4.
relevo
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.
A escultura foi esculpida em alto relevo.
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The coins had a distinct design in low relief.
As moedas tinham um design distinto em baixo relevo.