relax
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(a) [I, Tn] (make sth) become less tight, stiff, etc (使某事物)松弛、 放松等
Let your muscles relax slowly. 讓你的肌肉慢慢放松.
relax one's grip, hold, grasp (on sth) 放松(對某物的)掌握.
(b) [I, Ipr] ~ (into sth) become less anxious, worried or formal in manner; be at ease 緩和下來; 變得輕松
Her features suddenly relaxed. 她的表情一下子變得輕松了.
I'll only relax when I know you're safe. 我惟有知道你平安無事才能放心.
His face relaxed into a smile. 他解顏一笑.
2 [Tn] let (rules, regulations, etc) become less strict or rigid 使(制度、 規則等)變得不嚴或放寬
We could relax the procedure slightly in your case. 我們可以根據你的情況通融一些.
Discipline is often relaxed at weekends. 一到周末紀律往往松弛下來.
3 [I, Tn no passive 不用於被動語態]
(make sb) rest after work or effort; calm down (使某人)休息, 放松; 鎮定
A holiday will help you relax after your exams. 考試之後放個假有助於弛緩緊張情緒.
These pills will relax you and make you sleep. 這些藥丸有鎮靜催眠作用.
4 [I, Tn] (cause effort, concentration, etc to) become less intense (使干勁、 注意力等)松懈, 渙散
His attention never relaxes. 他總是精神十分集中.
You cannot afford to relax your vigilance for a moment. 警惕性是萬萬不可放松的.