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[/rɪˈæks; rɪˋlæks/] v 用法:
1 (a) [I, Tn] (make sth) become less tight, stiff, etc （使某事物）松弛、 放松等:
Let your muscles relax slowly. 让你的肌肉慢慢放松. *
relax one's grip, hold, grasp (on sth) 放松（对某物的）掌握.
(b) [I, Ipr] ~ (into sth) become less anxious, worried or formal in manner; be at ease 缓和下来; 变得轻松:
Her features suddenly relaxed. 她的表情一下子变得轻松了. *
I'll only relax when I know you're safe. 我惟有知道你平安无事才能放心. *
His face relaxed into a smile. 他解颜一笑. 用法:
2 [Tn] let (rules, regulations, etc) become less strict or rigid 使（制度、 规则等）变得不严或放宽:
We could relax the procedure slightly in your case. 我们可以根据你的情况通融一些. *
Discipline is often relaxed at weekends. 一到周末纪律往往松弛下来. 用法:
3 [I, Tn no passive 不用於被动语态] (make sb) rest after work or effort; calm down （使某人）休息, 放松; 镇定:
A holiday will help you relax after your exams. 考试之後放个假有助於弛缓紧张情绪. *
These pills will relax you and make you sleep. 这些药丸有镇静催眠作用. 用法:
4 [I, Tn] (cause effort, concentration, etc to) become less intense （使干劲、 注意力等）松懈, 涣散:
His attention never relaxes. 他总是精神十分集中. *
You cannot afford to relax your vigilance for a moment. 警惕性是万万不可放松的. |