relieve/rɪˈliːv/
vt.relieved, relieving1. 减少;减轻a drug that relieves headaches缓解头痛的药
This will relieve pressure on the trains to some extent.这将会在一定程度上减轻对火车的压力。
2. 换班;调班3. 解围;解救4. (与of连用)免除;解除Let me relieve you of that heavy parcel.让我把你的重包裹解下来吧。
5. 调剂to relieve a dull evening调剂一下枯燥的晚上