relaxation

rilassamento, distensione

Il processo o lo stato in cui ci si calma e ci si libera da preoccupazioni e tensioni.

In inglese semplice: The process or state of becoming calm and free from worry or tension.

• A warm bath helps with relaxation.
• The class teaches breathing techniques for deep relaxation.
• She felt a sense of relaxation after the massage.

Sinonimi: calm, ease

Contrari: tension, stress

Espressioni comuni: deep relaxation, relaxation techniques, feeling of relaxation

svago, riposo

Riposo piacevole o attività che aiutano mente e corpo a riprendersi dopo il lavoro o uno sforzo.

In inglese semplice: Pleasant rest or activities that help your mind or body recover after work or effort.

• I read for relaxation.
• The holiday gave us time for rest and relaxation.
• After work, he enjoys gardening as a form of relaxation.

Sinonimi: recreation, leisure, rest

Contrari: work

Espressioni comuni: rest and relaxation, time for relaxation, reading for relaxation

allentamento

Cambiamento che rende meno rigide le regole, le limitazioni o il controllo.

In inglese semplice: A change that makes rules, limits, or control less strict.

• They welcomed the relaxation of the rules.
• A relaxation of border controls allowed more visitors to enter.
• Businesses called for further relaxation of the restrictions.

Come si usa: relaxation of something (The government announced a relaxation of travel restrictions.)

Sinonimi: easing, loosening

Contrari: tightening

Espressioni comuni: relaxation of rules, relaxation of restrictions, gradual relaxation

rilassamento, rilasciamento

Diminuzione della tensione o della consistenza di un muscolo o di un’altra parte del corpo.

In inglese semplice: A reduction in the tightness or firmness of a muscle or other body part.

• The drug causes muscle relaxation.
• Relaxation of the soft palate can affect breathing.
• The test measured contraction and relaxation of the muscle.

Come si usa: relaxation of something (The medicine causes relaxation of the muscles.)

Sinonimi: loosening

Contrari: contraction, tightening

Espressioni comuni: muscle relaxation, relaxation of tissue, relaxation of muscles

allentamento, calo

Diminuzione dell’attenzione o dello sforzo dedicati a qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: A reduction in how much attention or effort someone gives to something.

• There was no relaxation of effort.
• A brief relaxation of attention led to a mistake.
• The guards could not allow any relaxation of vigilance.

Come si usa: relaxation of something (A relaxation of vigilance allowed the error to go unnoticed.)

Sinonimi: slackening, easing

Contrari: intensification

Espressioni comuni: relaxation of effort, relaxation of vigilance, relaxation of attention