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缓解
huǎnjiě
Description
“缓解”的意思是让紧张、疼痛或者困难的情况变得轻一点。
The meaning of "缓解" is to make tense, painful, or difficult situations less severe.
我们常说缓解压力、缓解疼痛。
We often say 缓解压力 (relieve stress) and 缓解疼痛 (relieve pain).
Meanings
缓解huǎnjiě
to ease, relieve, or alleviate (tension, pain)
运动可以缓解压力。
Exercise can relieve stress.
缓解huǎnjiě
to become less severe; to ease off
吃了药以后,他的病情缓解了。
After taking the medicine, his condition eased.
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Notes
- Etymology
缓 (slow, relax) + 解 (loosen, resolve), together meaning to loosen and lessen.
- Nuance
often used for pressure, pain, or tense situations, not for solving problems completely.
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