remission
noun uk/rɪˈmɪʃ.ən/ us/rɪˈmɪʃ.ən/
(OF ILLNESS)
[ C or U ] formal(疾病的)缓解期,减轻期
a period of time when an illness is less severe or is not affecting someone
Her cancer has been in remission for several years. 她的癌症几年来有所缓解。
(REDUCTION)
[ U ] law UK specialized减刑;减少服刑时间
a reduction of the time that a person has to stay in prison
He was given three months' remission for good behaviour. 他因为表现良好被减刑3个月。
(IN RELIGION)
[ U ] religion specialized宽恕;饶恕;赦免
the fact of being forgiven for breaking religious laws or rules
He believes that redemption is based on remission of sins. 他相信救赎的基础是对罪恶的宽恕。