Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #4754
relaxation
松弛;弛缓
the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
生理学术语,指肌肉或肌纤维在静息时逐渐伸长。
- 1.
The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.
放松的行为或状态;压力或紧张的对立面;娱乐和休闲活动的目的
- 2.
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
(生理学)非活动肌肉或肌纤维逐渐拉长
- 3.
A diminution of tone, tension, or firmness; specifically in pathology: a looseness; a diminution of the natural and healthy tone of parts.
音调、紧张或坚固性的减弱;特别是在病理学中:松弛;部分自然和健康音调的减弱
- 4.
(physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance
(物理学)系统受扰动后指数恢复平衡
- 5.
Remission or abatement of rigor.
严格的缓解或减轻
- 6.
a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry
宁静清新、无紧张或忧虑的感觉
- 7.
Remission of attention or application.
注意力或应用的缓解
- 8.
Unbending; recreation; a state or occupation intended to give mental or bodily relief after effort.
放松;娱乐;在努力之后给予精神或身体缓解的状态或活动
- 9.
The transition of a nucleus, atom or molecule from a higher energy level to a lower one; the opposite of excitation
核、原子或分子从较高能级向较低能级的过渡;与激发相反
- 10.
The release following musical tension.
音乐紧张后的释放
放松的行为或状态;压力或紧张的对立面;娱乐和休闲活动的目的;(生理学)非活动肌肉或肌纤维逐渐拉长;音调、紧张或坚固性的减弱;特别是在病理学中:松弛;部分自然和健康音调的减弱;(物理学)系统受扰动后指数恢复平衡;严格的缓解或减轻
In use
Physical therapists often measure the relaxation of a muscle after it has been stretched.
She felt a deep relaxation in her back muscles after the massage.
The exercise focuses on the relaxation of the leg muscles, not on building strength.
relaxation of [something]
常用于法律、规则或肌肉的放松。
The relaxation of import restrictions helped the economy.
进口限制的放宽帮助了经济。
for relaxation
表示目的,常用搭配。
She listens to music for relaxation.
她听音乐放松。
find relaxation in [something]
动词+relaxation,表示从某活动中获得放松。
Connections
Collocations
- deep relaxation
- 深度放松
- Yoga helps achieve deep relaxation.瑜伽有助于达到深度放松。
- relaxation technique
- 放松技巧
- Meditation is a popular relaxation technique.冥想是一种流行的放松技巧。
- muscle relaxation
- 肌肉放松
- Progressive muscle relaxation can reduce anxiety.渐进式肌肉放松可以减轻焦虑。
Idioms & figurative uses
- relaxation of tension
- 缓和紧张The relaxation of tension between the two countries led to a peace treaty.两国之间的紧张关系缓和导致了一项和平条约。
- relaxation of rules
- 规则放宽The relaxation of rules allowed more students to participate in the program.规则的放宽使得更多学生能够参与该计划。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记忆relaxation:联想re-(再次)和lax(松弛),就像再次松弛下来,感到放松。
Context & Register
对于“放松”这一义项,语域中性,多用于日常休息、压力管理等场景。常见语境:日常休息(如after work relaxation)、压力管理(如relaxation techniques)。
Pronunciation & Spelling
These words share the ending '-ation' pronounced as /eɪʃən/ with the same stressed vowel sound. Note that some words spelled with '-ation' like 'action' (/ˈækʃən/) have a different vowel sound and do not rhyme.
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