Словарь синонимов английского языка - respite

(n) 1. interval, intermission, break, interruption, recess, breather, rest; holiday, Chiefly US and Canadian vacation: I haven't had a moment's respite since six o'clock this morning. We are planning a brief respite from work in August. 2. pause, delay, hiatus, stai, extension, reprieve, postponement: After a ten-minute respite, the infernal noise began again.