(n) the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance), Syn.alleviation, easement, relief, Example: he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
n. [ OF. aisement. See Ease, n. ] 1. That which gives ease, relief, or assistance; convenience; accommodation. [ 1913 Webster ]
In need of every kind of relief and easement. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Law) A liberty, privilege, or advantage, which one proprietor has in the estate of another proprietor, distinct from the ownership of the soil, as a way, water course, etc. It is a species of what the civil law calls servitude. Kent. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Arch.) A curved member instead of an abrupt change of direction, as in a baseboard, hand rail, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
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เช่น Secretary of State=รัฐมนตรีต่างประเทศของสหรัฐฯ (ในภาพตัวอย่าง),
High school=โรงเรียนมัธยมปลาย
