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.
雙語例句
1. Massage is used to relax muscles, relieve stress and improve the circulation.
按摩可以使肌肉放鬆，緩解壓力和促進血液循環。
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2. How much can the President relax his grip over the nation?
總統可以對國家的控製放鬆到什麽樣的程度？
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3. Relax as much as possible and keep breathing steadily.
盡量放鬆，保持平穩呼吸。
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4. There'll be ample opportunity to relax, swim and soak up some sun.
將會有充足的機會去放鬆、遊泳和曬太陽。
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5. Relax, smile; loosen up in mind and body and behaviour.