The director gave the cast a short respite before the next scene.

导演让全体演员在下一场开始之前稍事休息。

The tablets brought temporary respite from the excruciating pain.

这些药片暂时缓解了剧痛。

The judge granted the condemned man a respite to enable his attorneys to file an appeal.

法官同意缓期执行, 以便这个犯人的律师提出上诉。