词组 | relax |
释义 | relax AC /rɪˈlæks/ verb to rest or do something that is enjoyable, especially after you have been working, or to make someone feel relaxedphrasessit down and relax I just want to sit down and relax.help sb to relax She sometimes drinks a couple of glasses of wine to help her relax.be unable to relax We won't be able to relax until we know he's safe.prepositionsrelax in/on sth In two weeks’ time I’ll be relaxing on a beach in Greece.relax in front of sth It's nice to be at home, relaxing in front of the television.relax with sb/sth In the evenings, I like to relax with some music and a good book.THESAURUS: relax rest to stop working or stop being active, and sit down or lie down so that you become less tired: If you’re tired, we’ll stop and rest for a while. | The doctor told me to take some time off work and try to rest. unwind to gradually relax after you have been working hard or feeling anxious: It had been a bad day and he just wanted to get home and unwind. | Set in spectacular countryside, the Shiga Hotel is the perfect place to unwind. take it easy/take things easy to relax and not do very much, especially after working very hard or being ill: Now that you’ve finished your exams, you can take it easy. | The doctor said he’ll have to take things easy for a while. put your feet up informal to rest for a short time after a tiring activity, especially by sitting with your feet resting on something: Kate poured herself a drink and put her feet up. | When you’re pregnant and doing a full-time job, you must find time to put your feet up. chill out/chill informal to relax completely, or stop worrying and getting annoyed about things – used mainly by young people: We spent the day chilling out by the pool. | Hey dude, chill out! It’s only a car! | It’s a great place to chill out. | Let’s go back to my place and chill. loosen up informal to become more relaxed and stop worrying about things: I keep telling Mum that she needs to loosen up a bit. | Tom had had a few drinks and was beginning to loosen up. put sb at ease/make sb feel at ease to make someone feel relaxed, especially in a situation in which they might feel a little nervous: A good interviewer will try to make you feel at ease. | His friendly manner always puts people at their ease. |
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