verb · to delay, defer, or put off to a later time

这件事如果不急，我们可以先缓几天再做。

adjective · not tense; to relax or become less strained

听了这话，他的神情缓了一些。

adjective · moving at a low speed; unhurried or gradual

这里的河水流得很缓。

verb · to recover consciousness or strength; to recuperate

让他歇一会儿，等他缓过劲儿来。