relaxed

/rɪˈlækst/ (bre, ipa) · /rɪˈlækst/ (ame, ipa) · /ri-ˈlakst/ (ame, mw)

relaxed — 形容詞

  • relaxedpositive
  • more relaxedcomparative
  • most relaxedsuperlative

1. feeling peaceful and free from stress or worry, so that your body and mind are a

1.形容詞A2
釋義

放鬆的

感到輕鬆自在、沒有壓力的

feeling peaceful and free from stress or worry, so that your body and mind are at ease.

例句

After finishing her exams, Sana felt relaxed for the first time in weeks.

考完試後，Sana 好幾個星期以來第一次感到放鬆。

A warm bath after a long day helps Gabriel feel relaxed and ready for sleep.

漫長的一天結束後洗個熱水澡，能讓 Gabriel 感到放鬆並準備入睡。

collocation: feel relaxed

同義詞
  • calm

    more neutral and general; does not always imply a prior state of tension

  • at ease

    slightly more formal; suggests comfort in a social situation

  • laid-back

    informal; describes a person's general character rather than a temporary mood

反義詞
  • stressed

    the most direct opposite; feeling mental or emotional strain

  • tense

    suggests physical tightness and mental alertness due to worry

  • anxious

    implies nervousness about an uncertain outcome

常見錯誤

❌The massage was very relaxed.
✅The massage was very relaxing.
💡'Relaxed' describes how you feel; 'relaxing' describes something that causes you to feel that way.
❌I feel relax after yoga.
✅I feel relaxed after yoga.
💡'Relax' is a verb; the adjective form after linking verbs like 'feel' is 'relaxed.'

2. not feeling or showing concern about a particular situation or issue, even when

2.形容詞B1
釋義

不擔心的

對某件事不在意、不感到憂慮的

not feeling or showing concern about a particular situation or issue, even when others might expect you to be worried.

例句

The teacher was surprisingly relaxed about the students turning in their papers late.

那位老師對學生遲交論文出乎意料地不在意。

be relaxed about + [issue]

Noor's parents are very relaxed about her choosing her own career path.

Noor 的父母對她自己選擇職業生涯這件事情非常放心。

同義詞
  • easygoing

    describes a personality trait rather than an attitude about a specific issue

  • carefree

    implies a lighter, less serious attitude; can sound more positive

  • laid-back

    informal; similar to 'easygoing' but slightly more casual

反義詞
  • worried

    the most direct opposite; feeling troubled about something

  • concerned

    less intense than worried; implies thoughtful attention to an issue

文法句型

be relaxed about + [something]

用法筆記

Commonly used in the pattern 'be relaxed about + noun/gerund.' This sense describes an attitude toward a specific thing, unlike sense 1 (FEELING CALM), which describes a general emotional state.

常見錯誤

❌I am relaxed of the test results.
✅I am relaxed about the test results.
💡The correct preposition after 'relaxed' in this sense is 'about,' not 'of.'

3. describing a place, situation, or event where people feel at ease because the ru

3.形容詞A2
釋義

輕鬆的

令人感到舒適不拘束的（指場合或氣氛）

describing a place, situation, or event where people feel at ease because the rules are not strict and the mood is friendly and calm.

例句

The café has a relaxed atmosphere where customers can sit and read for hours.

這家咖啡館氣氛輕鬆，顧客可以坐下來看上好幾個小時的書。

collocation: relaxed atmosphere

Shanti's birthday party was a relaxed gathering with just a few close friends.

Shanti 的生日派對是一場輕鬆的聚會，只有幾位好朋友參加。

relaxed gathering

同義詞
  • informal

    focuses on absence of strict rules rather than emotional comfort

  • casual

    emphasises a lack of formality in dress, behaviour, or atmosphere

  • easygoing

    can describe a place or situation, though more commonly used for people

反義詞
  • formal

    the most direct opposite; following strict rules and customs

  • stiff

    negative connotation; suggests unnatural formality that makes people uncomfortable

4. describing a film, play, or performance event that has been adapted to welcome a

4.形容詞B2
釋義

感官友善的

為感官敏感者調整的（指表演或放映）

describing a film, play, or performance event that has been adapted to welcome audience members with autism, sensory sensitivities, or conditions that make it hard to attend traditional shows.

例句

The cinema offers relaxed screenings with dim lights and lower sound.

這家電影院提供感官友善的放映場次，燈光昏暗且音量較低。

relaxed screening (sensory-friendly event)

Sirin took her brother to a relaxed performance where people could leave whenever needed.

Sirin 帶她弟弟去看了一場感官友善的演出，觀眾隨時可以離場。

同義詞
  • sensory-friendly

    the more common term in American English; more explicit about the type of adaptation

  • autism-friendly

    narrower; specifically refers to accommodations for autistic people

用法筆記

This is a specialised modern usage from the accessibility and inclusion movement. The term 'relaxed screening' or 'relaxed performance' is the standard phrase in the UK and Australia. In the US, 'sensory-friendly screening' is more common.

常見錯誤

❌The theatre offered a relaxed screening where the rules were not strict.' (vague)
✅The theatre offered a relaxed screening where audience members could move and make noise freely.
💡Clarify the specific accommodations rather than using vague language.

5. describing hair that naturally has curls or waves but has been treated with chem

5.形容詞B2
釋義

燙直的

用化學藥劑使捲髮變直或變柔順的

describing hair that naturally has curls or waves but has been treated with chemicals so that it lies flat and loses its curl.

例句

Theo decided to get relaxed hair for the summer because it was easier to manage.

Theo 決定夏天把頭髮燙直，因為比較好整理。

The hairdresser explained that relaxed hair needs special care to stay healthy.

設計師解釋說，燙直的頭髮需要特別護理才能保持健康。

collocation: relaxed hair

同義詞
反義詞
  • natural

    in the context of hair, refers to hair that has not been chemically treated

用法筆記

This sense is used as a noun modifier before 'hair' ('relaxed hair') and as a predicate ('Her hair is relaxed'). It is an industry term in hairdressing and does NOT describe hair that naturally looks calm or smooth — it always implies a chemical process.

常見錯誤

❌I brushed my hair until it looked relaxed.
✅I got my hair relaxed at the salon.
💡'Relaxed hair' refers specifically to chemically straightened hair, not to the natural appearance of hair.