"loosening" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 松动
• 放宽

Definition

使某物变得不那么紧或更加放松的过程；也可以指变得不那么严格或僵化。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于描述物体（如“松动螺丝”）或规定等（如“放宽规定”）。技术语境中较正式，其余为中性。不是“移除”的意思，而是变得不那么紧。

Examples

The loosening of the rope made the tent fall down.

绳子的**松动**让帐篷倒了。

He is loosening the lid on the jar.

他正在**松动**罐子的盖子。

The government is considering the loosening of travel restrictions.

政府正在考虑**放宽**旅行限制。

After loosening the screws a bit, the chair stopped squeaking.

稍微**松动**一下螺丝后，椅子就不吱嘎作响了。

There's been a gradual loosening of dress codes at the company over the years.

多年来，公司着装规范逐渐**放宽**了。

With a bit of loosening up, you'll feel more comfortable on stage.

稍微**放松**一下，你在舞台上会感觉更自如。