relax/rɪ'læks/

v.

➊ (make sb) become calm and less worried

➋ (make a part of your body) become less stiff and tight

v. [I; T]

➊ （使）放松，（使）轻松：Sit down and relax! 坐下来放松一下。

◇A hot bath will help to relax you. 洗个热水澡可以让你放松放松。

➋ （使）松弛，（使）放松：Relax your muscles. 松弛一下你的肌肉。

◇Let your arms relax. 让你的手臂放松一下。

构词re- + lax (=loose)

常犯错误

✗ Close your eyes and relax yourself.

✓ Close your eyes and relax. 闭上眼睛，放松一下。

[✌relax后不接反身代词]

音组-ax/-æks/

fax; relax; tax; wax