relaxation

英 [ˌriːlækˈseɪʃn]

美 [ˌriːlækˈseɪʃn]

n. 放松; 休息; 消遣; 用于放松消遣的时间; 休闲活动; 娱乐活动; (对规章制度的)放宽

复数：relaxations　

BNC.4754 / COCA.8062

牛津词典

noun

放松；休息；消遣；用于放松消遣的时间
ways of resting and enjoying yourself; time spent resting and enjoying yourself
1. I go hill-walking for relaxation.
  我要是想活动活动，就到山上走走。
2. a few days of relaxation
  几天的休息时间
3. relaxation techniques
  休息的方法
休闲活动；娱乐活动
something pleasant you do in order to rest, especially after you have been working
1. Fishing is his favourite relaxation.
  钓鱼是他最喜欢的消遣活动。
（对规章制度的）放宽，放松
the act of making a rule or some form of control less strict or severe
1. the relaxation of foreign currency controls
  对外汇管制的放宽
2. a relaxation of travel restrictions
  旅游限制的放宽

N-UNCOUNT 放松;松弛;休息
Relaxationis a way of spending time in which you rest and feel comfortable.
1. You should be able to find the odd moment for relaxation...
  你应该能抽空休息一下。
2. Relaxation techniques are taught in hospitals in order to help all sorts of conditions.
  医院里教人学习放松技巧以应对各种各样的病情。
N-UNCOUNT (规定或控制的)放松，放宽，削弱
If there isrelaxationof a rule or control, it is made less firm or strong.
1. ...the relaxation of travel restrictions.
  旅游限制的放宽

noun

the act of making less strict
Synonym:liberalizationliberalisation
a method of solving simultaneous equations by guessing a solution and then reducing the errors that result by successive approximations until all the errors are less than some specified amount
Synonym:relaxation method
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
1. took his repose by the swimming pool
Synonym:resteaserepose
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
1. the relaxation of requirements
2. the loosening of his grip
3. the slackening of the wind
Synonym:looseningslackening
a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry
1. the easiness we feel when sleeping
Synonym:easiness
(physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance
Synonym:relaxation behavior
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers

Astanga Yoga is a therapeutic physical exercise that focuses on breathing and relaxation.
八步功法瑜伽注重呼吸和放松，是一种舒缓身心的锻炼方法。
Comparison on induced polarization relaxation time spectrum and nuclear magnetic resonance T2 spectrum of rock has been done.
分析了不同矿化度对极化谱的影响，对极化谱和T2谱进行了对比。
I step up the breathing rate& timing the contraction and relaxation of chest muscles.
我增加呼吸率&调节胸部肌肉的收缩和舒张的速率。
This practical guidebook teaches you about relaxation, coping skills, and time management.
这本实用的旅行指南教给你放松的方法、处理问题的技巧以及如何安排时间。
You should be able to find the odd moment for relaxation
你应该能抽空休息一下。
You have chosen to bring more relaxation into your life.
你选择了将松弛带进你的生活。
Diet and relaxation are two important keys to good health.
限制饮食和放松身心是保持健康的两个要诀。
It enabled students to devote more time to their studies, or to be more accurate, more time to relaxation.
它可以让学生们有更多的时间来学习，或者更准确一点说，有更多的时间来放松自己。
I go bowling for relaxation.
我打保龄球是为了消遣。
Relaxation can reduce the negative effects of stress on the immune system.
放松可以减弱压力对免疫系统的负面影响。