relaxation
UK/.ri:læk'seiʃәn/US
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释义
n.
The state of being free from tension; rest and recreation
放松，休息，消遣
n.
The act of making a rule or control less strict
（规定、控制的）放宽，松弛
词根拆分
词根派生relax + -ation（动作/状态）= "松回去这件事或这种状态"。它给 relax 的动作命名——既可指个人义（休息、消遣：a weekend of relaxation），也可指规则义（the relaxation of restrictions 限制的放宽）。
词根 lax 还连着 6 个词常用搭配
- 1.relaxation techniques放松技巧
- 2.rest and relaxation休息与放松
- 3.muscle relaxation肌肉放松
- 4.relaxation of rules规定的放宽
例句
- 1.
She practices yoga for relaxation and stress relief.
她练瑜伽来放松、缓解压力。
- 2.
Reading is my favorite form of relaxation.
阅读是我最喜欢的放松方式。
- 3.
The relaxation of travel restrictions boosted tourism.
旅行限制的放宽带动了旅游业。