- (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
- a pain reliever (= a drug used to reduce or remove pain)镇痛剂
- Exercise can be a great stress reliever.锻炼可以减轻压力。
(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- Wilson began his major-league career as a reliever.威尔逊（Wilson）开始了他的大联盟生涯，成为一名救济员。
- The manager often has relievers warming up when the game starts.比赛开始时，经理经常会给减压器加热。
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