今天我们学习一些与放松相关的词汇。

　　1. respite /'respaɪt/

　　n. 暂缓，喘息(时间)

　　常见搭配：provide a respite from… 从…中得以喘息。

　　e.g. A trip to the areas with breath-taking views provides a respite from the hustle and bustle of city life.

　　e.g. The soothing music provided a brief respite from the chaos of the bustling city streets.

　　2. compromise /'kɒmprəmaɪz/

　　v. 损害;使恶化

　　e.g. Leading a sedentary life is likely to compromise the immune system, making people more susceptible to illnesses.

　　补充：be susceptible to 易受…的感染

　　n. 折中;妥协

　　常见搭配：make compromises 做出妥协

　　It is important to make compromises between work and life, ensuring time for both personal pursuits and professional development.

　　类似表达：strike a balance between work and life

　　3. immerse /ɪ'mɜːs/

　　v. 使沉浸于;使专心于;使深陷于

　　常见搭配：immerse oneself in … 沉迷于某事

　　e.g. When fully immersing herself in the natural beauty, she cast away all her worries.

　　e.g. Reading a captivating novel, she could easily immerse herself in the fictional universe, forgetting about the challenges of the real world.

　　n. immersion沉浸;专心

　　如涉及语言学习的口语话题中：

　　e.g. Learning a language requires immersion, where individuals engage deeply with exposure, and real-life communication.

　　4. tranquility /træŋ'kwiləti/

　　n. 宁静;安宁

　　e.g. People enjoyed the tranquility of a slower pace of life.

　　e.g. The painting gives a feeling of pristine tranquility.

　　补充：pristine adj. 原始的;纯净的

　　adj. 平静的;安静的;宁静的

　　口语话题：describe a park / garden

　　e.g. The park is my favorite spot. After a long day, I would visit that tranquil park surrounded by the soothing sounds of chirping birds and take some ‘me’ time.

　　补充：chirp：(鸟、昆虫)啾啾叫，发唧唧声

　　Take some ‘me’ time 给自己一些私人时间或放松的时光