relax

vi. 放松，休息；松懈，松弛；变从容；休养

vt. 放松；使休息；使松弛；缓和；使松懈

中文词源

relax 放松，休息，松弛

re-,向后，离开，lax,放松的。即松下来的，引申词义放松，休息等。

relax: relax: see relish
relax (v.): 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.

1. Massage is used to relax muscles, relieve stress and improve the circulation.: 按摩可以使肌肉放松，缓解压力和促进血液循环。

2. How much can the President relax his grip over the nation?: 总统可以对国家的控制放松到什么样的程度？

4. There'll be ample opportunity to relax, swim and soak up some sun.: 将会有充足的机会去放松、游泳和晒太阳。

5. Relax, smile; loosen up in mind and body and behaviour.: 放松，微笑。精神、身体和行为上都要放轻松。