(especially in compounds )尤用于构成复合词 a thing or person that removes or reduces pain, feelings of worry or unhappiness, or a problem 缓解者: 减轻或减轻疼痛,烦恼或不快乐或问题的事物或人a pain reliever (= a drug used to reduce or remove pain) 镇痛剂 Exercise can be a great stress reliever. 锻炼可以很好地缓解压力。
- (also relief pitcher)
(in baseball )棒球 a pitcher (= the player who throws the ball) who enters the game in place of the previous pitcher 救济者: 代替先前的投手进入比赛的投手Wilson began his major-league career as a reliever. 威尔逊以一名中继投手开始了他的职业生涯。 The manager often has relievers warming up when the game starts. 比赛开始时,经理经常让替补队员热身。