respite

Từ điển American Heritage Dictionary 4th

res·pite (rĕsʹpĭt)n.
1. A usually short interval of rest or relief. See Synonyms at pause.
2. Law. Temporary suspension of a death sentence; a reprieve.tr.v. res·pit·ed, res·pit·ing, res·pites
To delay; postpone. [Middle English, from Old French respit, from Latin respectus, refuge, looking back. See respect.]

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  reprieve, rest, relief, rest period, suspension, hiatus, abatement, recess, break, time out