relax/rIˋlæks; rIˈlæks/v 1 [I] to rest or do something you enjoy, especially after working 放松﹔休息﹔消遣: What do you do to relax? 你休息时做些什么?2 [I,T] to feel calmer and less worried, or to make someone do this (使)轻松﹔(使)放松: Sit down and relax! 坐下来﹐放松一下!The music will help relax you. 这音乐能助你放松。3 [I,T] if you relax part of your body, or if it relaxes, it becomes less stiff (使)〔身体部位〕松弛﹐放松: Let your muscles relax. 让肌肉放松。4 [T] to make rules, laws etc less strict 放宽〔规定﹑法律等〕: plans to relax immigration controls 放宽移民管制的计划