late 14c., "rupture; mid-15c., "remission of a burden or penalty," from Old French relaxacion (14c.) and directly from Latin relaxationem (nominative relaxatio) "an easing, mitigation, relaxation," noun of action from past participle stem of relaxare (see relax). Meaning "relief from hard work or ordinary cares" is from 1540s.
权威例句
1. Diet and relaxation are two important keys to good health.
限制饮食和放松身心是保持健康的两个要诀。
2. A relaxation session may put you in a better frame of mind.
放松一段时间,你的心情或许会好一些。
3. This practical guidebook teaches you about relaxation, coping skills, and time management.
这本实用的旅行指南教给你放松的方法、处理问题的技巧以及如何安排时间。
4. I keep a stock of cassette tapes describing various relaxation techniques.