vt.

1. 緩和，減輕；解除
   The fund is for relieving distress among the flood victims.

   這筆款項是用於解救洪水災民的困苦的。

   This lotion relieves itching.

   這藥劑可止癢。

2. 換……的班，接替
   The guard will be relieved at midnight.

   守衛將在半夜換班。

3. 調劑，使不單調乏味
   The brown hills were relieved by patches of green.

   褐色的山上點綴著一片片的綠色植物就不顯得單調了。

4. 救濟；救援；解圍
   Rescue workers were sent to relieve the trapped coal miners.

   搶險人員被派去解救被困在井下的煤礦工人。

5. 使寬慰，使放心[H]
   Knowing the truth relieved the anxious parents.

   知道事情的真相使焦急的父母大為寬心。

6. 【口】偷，竊去[（+of）]
   The minister was relieved of his post.

   部長被解除了職務。

7. 襯托，使顯目；使成浮雕
   A black sash relieves a white gown.

   白色的長袍上配上黑色的腰帶更顯潔白。

8. 解除職務[（+of）]

v.

1. alleviate or remove (pain, distress, or difficulty).
   ▸cause (someone) to stop feeling distressed or anxious.
2. release (someone) from duty by taking their place.
3. (relieve someone of) take (a burden or responsibility) from someone.
4. bring military support for (a besieged place).
5. make less tedious or monotonous.
6. (relieve oneself) formal or euphemistic urinate or defecate.
7. archaic make (something) stand out.