relaxation
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++re·lax·a·tion /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/ ●●○ AWL noun 1 [countable, uncountable]DLREST a way of resting and enjoying yourself 放松；消遣 I play the piano for relaxation. 我弹钢琴自娱。 Meditation allows you to enter a state of deep relaxation. 冥想能使你进入完全放松的状态。► see thesaurus at fun2 [uncountable]STRICT the process of making rules on the control of something less strict 放宽，放松 〔管理规章〕relaxation of a relaxation of government regulations 政府法令的放宽Examples from the Corpus
relaxation• relaxation techniques, such as meditation• relaxation therapy• In some exceptional cases, a relaxation of green belt restrictions may be justifiable to allow such extensions.• Affairs were his favorite means of exercise and relaxation.• The energy released can be measured as relaxation time.• What do you do for relaxation?• Don't be put off if relaxation doesn't seem to work immediately for you.• Realizing this will gradually help you to gain confidence to go deeper and deeper into relaxation and experience full benefit from it.• Mental imagery, probably one of the oldest relaxation techniques known, can allow you to achieve a relaxation response.• Sundays meant a slight relaxation of economies.• You should find time for some relaxation every day• These vacations had nothing whatever to do with relaxation.deep relaxation• The regression itself took place on Joyce's second visit; the first was used to teach her deep relaxation.• Meditation often involves deep relaxation, but moves into focusing the thoughts in certain directions.• Start the music and record one or two minutes to begin the all-important process of deep relaxation.• And indeed, this level of hypnosis lies somewhere between the state of deep relaxation and light meditation.relaxation of• a relaxation of export controlsre·lax·a·tion nounChineseSyllable
of yourself Corpus a way enjoying resting and
relaxation
re‧lax‧a‧tion AC /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
noun1. [uncountable and countable] a way of resting and enjoying yourself:
I play the piano for relaxation.
Meditation allows you to enter a state of deep relaxation.
2. [uncountable] the process of making rules on the control of something less strict
relaxation of
a relaxation of government regulations
▪ fun noun [uncountable] especially spoken an experience or activity that is very enjoyable and exciting: The course was fun. | Have you ever been windsurfing? It’s really good fun. | I just want to relax and have some fun. | It’ll be fun seeing all my old friends again. | Running around a freezing hockey field isn’t my idea of fun.
▪enjoyment noun [uncountable] the feeling you get when you enjoy doing something: I get a lot of enjoyment out of working with young children.
▪pleasure noun [countable] an experience or activity that makes you feel happy and satisfied: The game was a pleasure to watch. | One of her greatest pleasures was walking in the mountains. | Ted enjoyed the simple pleasures of life: his family, his home, and his garden.
▪good/great time noun [countable] especially spoken a time when you enjoyed yourself: The kids all had a great time. | I remember the good times in Japan. | Were the 1960s really such great times?
▪a blast informal a very enjoyable experience – a very informal use: The trip was a blast!
▪entertainment noun [uncountable] things such as performances and films which are intended to be enjoyable: Three musicians provided the entertainment. | What do you do for entertainment around here? | They hired two dancers for entertainment.
▪relaxation noun [uncountable] a way of resting and enjoying yourself: I play the piano for relaxation. | Her work left little time for relaxation.
▪leisure noun [uncountable] the time when you are not working, when you can enjoy yourself – used especially in compounds: leisure activities | the leisure industry | People have more leisure time.
▪recreation noun [uncountable and countable] formal activities that you do to enjoy yourself: recreation facilities | The park is not just a place for recreation.
re‧lax‧a‧tion AC /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
noun1. [uncountable and countable] a way of resting and enjoying yourself: 2. [uncountable] the process of making rules on the control of something less strict
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entertainment films, television, music, etc. used to entertain people 指娱乐片、文娱节目、表演会等 ：◆ There are three bars, with live entertainment seven nights a week. 有三家酒吧每周七个晚上都有现场文艺节目。 fun ( behaviour or activities that are not serious but come from a sense of enjoymentrather
指嬉戏、逗乐、玩笑 ：◆ It wasn't serious—it was all done in fun .那不是认真的，全是闹着玩的。 ◆ We didn't mean to hurt him. It was just a bit of fun .我们并非有意要伤害他，只不过是开个玩笑罢了。 ◆ The lottery provides harmless fun for millions.彩票抽奖为数百万人提供无伤大雅的娱乐。 recreation ( things people do for enjoyment when they are not workingrather
指娱乐、消遣 ：◆ His only form of recreation is playing football. 他唯一的娱乐就是踢足球。 relaxation ( things people do to rest and enjoy themselves when they are not working; the ability to relaxrather
指休闲活动、消遣 ：◆ I go hill-walking for relaxation. 我要是想放松放松，就到山上走走。
recreation or relaxation? 用 recreation 还是 relaxation？
play things that people, especially children, do for enjoyment rather than as work 尤指孩子游戏、玩耍、娱乐 ：◆ the happy sounds of children at play 儿童嬉戏的欢闹声 pleasure the activity of enjoying yourself, especially in contrast to working 指玩乐、休闲，尤与工作相对 ：◆ Are you in Paris for business or pleasure ?你来巴黎公干还是游玩？ amusement the fact of being entertained by sth 指娱乐、消遣、游戏 ：◆ What do you do for amusement round here? 你在这儿以什么消遣？
Patterns
to do sth for entertainment/fun/recreation/relaxation/pleasure/amusementto provide entertainment/fun/recreation/relaxation/amusement