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TOEFL BNC: 2535 COCA: 2861

relax

relax /rɪˈlæks/ verb
relaxes; relaxed; relaxing
relax
/rɪˈlæks/
verb
relaxes; relaxed; relaxing
Learner's definition of RELAX
: to become or to cause (something) to become less tense, tight, or stiff(使)松弛,松开,放松
[no object]
[+ object]
sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻
[no object] : to stop feeling nervous or worried放轻松;放宽心
[no object] : to spend time resting or doing something enjoyable especially after you have been doing work休息;放松;消遣
: to become or to cause (something, such as a rule or law) to become less severe or strict放宽(规则或法律等)
[+ object]
[no object]
[+ object] formal : to allow (something, such as your attention or concentration) to become weaker减少(关注);分散(注意力)
[+ object] chiefly US : to use a chemical treatment on (hair) in order to make it straight or straighter烫直(头发)
TOEFL BNC: 2535 COCA: 2861

relax

verb

re·​lax ri-ˈlaks How to pronounce relax (audio)
relaxed; relaxing; relaxes

transitive verb

1
: to make less tense or rigid : slacken
relaxed his grip
2
: to make less severe or stringent : modify
relax immigration laws
3
: to deprive of energy, zeal, or strength of purpose
4
: to relieve from nervous tension
5
: to treat (hair) chemically in order to relax curls

intransitive verb

1
: to become lax, weak, or loose : rest
2
: to become less intense or severe
hoped the committee would relax in its opposition
3
of a muscle or muscle fiber : to become inactive and lengthen
4
: to cast off social restraint, nervous tension, or anxiety
couldn't relax in crowds
5
: to seek rest or recreation
relax at the seashore
6
: to relieve constipation
7
: to attain equilibrium following the abrupt removal of some influence (such as light, high temperature, or stress)
relaxer noun

Example Sentences

The muscles in my neck and shoulders should relax after a nice hot shower. A hot shower relaxed the tight muscles in my neck and shoulders. I can't relax with all this noise! Just relax, there's nothing to worry about. Try to relax and enjoy the ride.
Recent Examples on the Web Back in June investors seemed to have capitulated, but increasing hopes that inflation would fade away and the Fed be able to relax drove the S&P 500 up 17% over the summer. James Mackintosh, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Analysts say that the country is unlikely to relax its Covid rules before the Communist Party congress beginning on October 16. Laura He, CNN, 12 Sep. 2022 Her press secretaries often described the trips to Kentucky as vacations — a time for the queen to relax and stay out of the public eye. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 9 Sep. 2022 That afforded players an opportunity to relax, even if most of them were antsy about the returning to the field. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 4 Sep. 2022 Still, Qatar has had to relax its regulation of alcohol for the 29-day tournament starting Nov. 20. Graham Dunbar, ajc, 3 Sep. 2022 Even then, there was no time to relax; more than once, an error somewhere in the loop shut everything down after just a few kWh. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 13 July 2022 The Aqua Nick Water Park, Character Central, and Club Nick are entertaining for kids, and for adults, there's the spa for some time to relax. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2022 Companies like Cerebral and Done grew quickly after the pandemic prompted the government to relax a rule that requires an in-person appointment before prescribing a stimulant. Rolfe Winkler, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin relaxare, from re- + laxare to loosen, from laxus loose — more at slack

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of relax was in the 15th century
TOEFL BNC: 2535 COCA: 2861
relax

verb

ADVERB | VERB + RELAX | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADVERBcompletely, fully, totally完全放鬆;徹底放鬆a little, slightly稍微/稍加放鬆just, simply且請放鬆Just relax and take it easy.且請放鬆,不要緊張。gradually, slowly逐漸/慢慢放鬆He gradually relaxed and began to enjoy himself.他逐漸放鬆了下來,開始享受樂趣。immediately, instantly立即放鬆She instantly relaxed at the sight of him.一見到他,她馬上就放鬆了下來。consciously有意識地放鬆She realized how tense she was and consciously relaxed.她發覺自己很緊張,於是有意識地放鬆了一下。visibly明顯放鬆VERB + RELAXbegin to開始放鬆try to盡量放鬆Just try to relax completely.盡量徹底放鬆一下。learn to學着放鬆help sb (to)幫助某人舒緩情緒Use music to help you relax.聽聽音樂來舒緩一下情緒。make sb讓某人放鬆appear to, seem to顯得/似乎放鬆Julie seems to be relaxing a little now.朱莉現在似乎放鬆一點兒了。PREPOSITIONagainst倚着⋯休息一下Jenna relaxed against the pillows.詹娜倚着枕頭放鬆了一會兒。into變得輕鬆而呈⋯His severe expression relaxed into a half-smile.他一改嚴肅的表情,露出了一絲笑容。on在⋯上休息He was relaxing on the couch with a book.他拿着一本書在沙發上放鬆一下。PHRASESlie back and relax, sit back and relax休息放鬆一下relax and enjoy sth/yourself, relax and unwind放鬆下來欣賞⋯/享受樂趣;放鬆一下

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