reliever
noun /rɪˈliːvə(r)/
/rɪˈliːvər/
- (especially in compounds
) a thing or person that removes or reduces pain, feelings of worry or unhappiness, or a problem尤用于构成复合词 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。
- a pain reliever (= a drug used to reduce or remove pain)
- (also relief pitcher)(in baseball
) a pitcher (= the player who throws the ball) who enters the game in place of the previous pitcher棒球 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。
- Wilson began his major-league career as a reliever.