Meaning of relief in English
1. a feeling of happiness after an unpleasant feeling
I sighed with relief.
To my relief, I had passed the exam.
2. the removal or reduction of pain, distress, anxiety etc.
The drug gives some relief from pain.
3. assistance and help given to people who suddenly need it
Many countries sent relief to the people who have been made homeless by the earthquake and tsunami.
4. a person or thing that takes over or helps with a job
5. an extra bus, train, or plane added to the regular ones at particularly busy times
relief2
1. a method of making a figure or design in a painting or drawing so that parts of it stands out from a flat surface(=background)
The model shows hills and valleys in relief.