relaxation

pronunciation

UK [ˌriːlækˈseɪʃn] word uk audio image

US [ˌriːlækˈseɪʃn] word us audio image

n.

消遣，放松
松懈，松弛
放宽
[生理]驰松

Word Origin

Synonym

n.

peace time respite vacation leisure cutting-loose ease of absence break quietude repose breather recess quiet decompresion unwinding leave off holiday rest relief calmness free spare lounging calm pause time-out

n.

moderation assuagement lightening mollification palliation extenuation reduction remission

n.

subsidence decline off lessening decrease waning decrement dwindling tapering abatement falling

n.

slaking loosening slackening easing

n.

fun diversion R+R recreation game pastime entertainment

Example

1. You can achieve total relaxation by using heavy breathing .: 你能通过深呼吸可以完全得到放松。

2. The relaxation is not as big as banks had hoped .: 标准放宽的幅度不如银行预期的那样大。

3. Recent presidential directives regarding relaxation of inappropriate regulatory burdens should also be rigorously implemented .: 奥巴马总统近期关于减轻不适当监管负担的命令也应得到严格执行。

4. A relaxation of tensions with the u. s.would do more for freedom within china than confrontation .: 对美国而言，缓和与中国的紧张关系比单纯的对抗更有利。

5. The relaxation of sharia rules has come gradually , but it has accelerated with a recent change of guard .: 伊斯兰教义的戒律是慢慢松弛下来的，但近来领导者换班之后，这一趋势开始加速。

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