let-up

let-up
ˈlet-up (also let‧up American English) /ˈletʌp/ noun [singular, uncountable]
when something unpleasant stops or becomes less difficult, severe etc
    no let-up/not any let-up
    The pressure at work continued without any let-up.
    let-up in
    Streets were flooded, but still there was no let-up in the rain.
⇨ let up at let¹

let-upBrE /ˈlet ʌp/ 🔊NAmE /ˈlet ʌp/ 🔊 noun [uncountable, singular] ~ (in sth) a period of time during which sth stops or becomes less strong, difficult, etc.; a reduction in the strength of sth （一段时间内的）停止，减弱，减少强度 SYN lull ◆There is no sign of a let-up in the recession. 经济衰退没有减弱的迹象。🔊🔊