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单词 relaxation
释义

relaxation

noun

re·​lax·​a·​tion ˌrē-ˌlak-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce relaxation (audio)
ri-ˌlak-,
 especially British  ˌre-lək-
1
: the act of relaxing or state of being relaxed
2
: a relaxing or recreative state, activity, or pastime : diversion
3
: the lengthening that characterizes inactive muscle fibers or muscles

Synonyms

  • dalliance
  • frolic
  • frolicking
  • fun
  • fun and games
  • play
  • recreation
  • rollicking
  • sport
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Example Sentences

I like to play the guitar for relaxation. What I need is some rest and relaxation.
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Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

relaxation

noun

re·​lax·​a·​tion ˌrē-ˌlak-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce relaxation (audio)
1
: the act or fact of being or becoming rested, calm, or less tense or severe relaxation of rules a vacation of fun and relaxation
2
: a way of becoming rested or calm and free from stress
I listen to music for relaxation.

Medical Definition

relaxation

noun

re·​lax·​a·​tion
ˌrē-ˌlak-ˈsā-shən, ri-ˌlak-, especially British ˌrel-ək-
1
: the act of relaxing or state of being relaxed
maximal abdominal relaxation was not evident until at least five minutes after the injection Lancet
2
: the reduction of contractile force in a muscle or muscle fiber
especially : the lengthening that typically characterizes inactive muscles or muscle fibers

relaxation

noun

1
as in recreation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself what do people in this jerkwater town do for relaxation?

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • recreation
  • fun
  • enjoyment
  • entertainment
  • amusement
  • play
  • pleasure
  • sport
  • frolicking
  • rollicking
  • playfulness
  • frolic
  • dalliance
  • diversion
  • delight
  • hobby
  • romping
  • fun and games
  • pastime
  • friskiness
  • gamboling
  • sportiveness
  • merrymaking
  • mischief
  • pleasance
  • hilarity
  • revel
  • kick
  • revelry
  • merriment
  • devilment
  • roguishness
  • gambolling
  • rascality
  • tomfoolery
  • hobbyhorse
  • mischievousness
  • horseplay
  • jinks
  • whoopee
  • wantonness
  • rollick
  • hob
  • binge
  • spree
  • lark
  • buffoonery
  • high jinks
  • impishness
  • devilry
  • waggery
  • hijinks
  • hanky-panky
  • deviltry
  • fling
  • knavery

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • work
  • labor
  • drudgery
  • responsibility
  • obligation
  • duty
2
as in rest
freedom from activity or labor meditating in a state of total relaxation

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • rest
  • leisure
  • resting
  • restfulness
  • ease
  • decompression
  • silence
  • sleep
  • napping
  • repose
  • slumber
  • quiet
  • slumbering
  • tranquility
  • serenity
  • peacefulness
  • peace
  • snoozing
  • dozing
  • calm
  • tranquillity
  • lazing
  • respite
  • stillness
  • sereneness
  • catnapping
  • tranquilness
  • placidity
  • idleness
  • dolce far niente

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • work
  • labor
  • stress
  • tension
  • exertion
  • pressure
  • toil
  • strain
  • tenseness
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