英语词汇“relax”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	relax
释义	re·lax I. \rə̇ˈlaks, rēˈ-\ verb (-ed/-ing/-es) Etymology: Middle English relaxen, from Latin relaxare, from re- + laxare to loosen, slacken, from laxus loose — more at slack *transitive verb* 1. obsolete : to make less close in structure, texture, or formation : lessen the density or compactness of 2. : to make less tense or rigid : lessen the tension or pressure of : slacken < alternately contracting and relaxing his muscles > < pain forced him to relax his grip > < after a mile of hard driving he relaxed the pace > < unsafe to relax our vigilance for an instant > 3. : to make less severe or strict : lessen the stringency, austerity, or harshness of < relaxes its rigid immigration laws for all members of learned professions — Report: (Canadian) Royal Commission on National Development > < wartime is well known to relax conventions — C.W.Cunnington > 4. : to make soft or enervated : deprive of energy, zeal, strength of purpose < this relaxing of his critical faculties — Steven Marcus > 5. : to relieve from nervous tension : cause to unbend in manner or behavior < a shampoo soothed and relaxed him > 6. : to relieve from constipation < relax a horse's bowels by putting him on wet bran > *intransitive verb* 1. : to become lax, weak, or loose : rest < lay back and let his eyes and mind relax > 2. : to abate in intensity : let up < set up a standard of perfection which seldom permitted him to relax — Edward Ryerson > 3. a. of a muscle or muscle fiber : to become inactive and lengthen b. of yarn : to shrink to original length after release of stress 4. : to cast off social restraint, nervous tension, or attitude of anxiety or suspicion < found it hard to relax in the presence of his social inferiors > < the country relaxes into its habitual tolerance of free expression — H.L.Smith b.1906 > 5. : to seek rest or recreation : escape from pressure of duty or responsibility < relax at the seashore > < is ushered into a private anteroom to relax before addressing the convention > II. noun (-es) 1. obsolete : relaxation 2. obsolete : diarrhea III. intransitive verb : to attain equilibrium following the abrupt removal of some influence (as light, high temperature, or stress)
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