1 [I] to rest while you are doing sth enjoyable, especially after work or effort 休息(尤指在工作或努力之后):
This holiday will give you a chance to relax.这个假期会让你有机会轻松一下。They spent the evening relaxing in front of the television.他们这一晚在电视机前轻松度过。
2 [I] to become calmer and less worried 变得镇定或放心:
Relax -- everything's going to be OK!放心好了,一切都不会有问题的!
3 [I,T] to become or make sb/sth become less hard or tight (使)放松,松弛 ·
A hot bath will relax you after a hard day's work.经过一天辛劳工作,洗个热水浴会使你轻松舒畅。Don't relax your grip on the rope!抓紧绳子别松手!