relax
英 [rɪˈlæks]
美 [rɪˈlæks]
- vi. 放松,休息;松懈,松弛;变从容;休养
- vt. 放松;使休息;使松弛;缓和;使松懈
relax 放松,休息,松弛re-,向后,离开,lax,放松的。即松下来的,引申词义放松,休息等。
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relax: see relish
- relax (v.)
- late 14c., "to make (something) less compact or dense," from Old French relaschier "set free; soften; reduce" (14c.), from Latin relaxare "relax, loosen, open, stretch out, widen again; make loose," from re- "back" (see re-) + laxare "loosen," from laxus "loose" (see lax). Of persons, "to become less formal," from 1837. Meaning "decrease tension" is from early 15c.; intransitive sense of "to become less tense" is recorded from 1935. Related: Relaxed; relaxing.
- 1. Massage is used to relax muscles, relieve stress and improve the circulation.
- 按摩可以使肌肉放松,缓解压力和促进血液循环。
- 2. How much can the President relax his grip over the nation?
- 总统可以对国家的控制放松到什么样的程度?
- 3. Relax as much as possible and keep breathing steadily.
- 尽量放松,保持平稳呼吸。
- 4. There'll be ample opportunity to relax, swim and soak up some sun.
- 将会有充足的机会去放松、游泳和晒太阳。
- 5. Relax, smile; loosen up in mind and body and behaviour.
- 放松,微笑。精神、身体和行为上都要放轻松。