respite

The cool breeze provided a brief respite from the sweltering heat of the summer afternoon.

(Chinese) 凉爽的微风为闷热的夏日午后带来了一丝短暂的缓解。

The ceasefire offered a much-needed respite for the civilians to escape the war zone.

(Chinese) 停火为平民逃离战区提供了一个急需的喘息之机。