v.暂缓处刑；暂时缓解
n.缓刑；缓刑令
The tree that was due to be cut down has been reprieved for six months. 原定砍伐的那棵树已经推迟六个月再砍。
用作名词 (n.)The disamed rebels are given a reprieve. 被缴械的叛乱份子获缓刑。
He was saved from the gallows by a lastminute reprieve. 最后一刻的缓刑令把他从绞架上解救了下来。
