English translation of '免除'

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1. (= 避免) prevent
   ⇒ 机器常检修,能免除大的故障。 (Jīqì cháng jiǎnxiū, néng miǎnchú dà de gùzhàng.) Frequent servicing can prevent machines from having major breakdowns.
2. (= 免去) discharge
   ⇒ 他被免除了职务。 (Tā bèi miǎnchúle zhíwù.) He was discharged from his post.
   ⇒ 他的债务被免除了。 (Tā de zhàiwù bèi miǎnchú le.) He was relieved of his debts.