Fishing is my favourite relaxation.
我最喜爱的消遣是钓鱼。
Eric has recently taken up chess to provide himself with some relaxation.
埃里克最近开始下棋，让自己放松。
Tom's day is evenly divided between work and relaxation.
汤姆一天的时间一半花在工作上, 一半用在娱乐上。
After a long day at work, I find reading a book to be the perfect form of relaxation.
工作了一整天之后，我发现阅读是最佳的放松方式。
The spa offers various relaxation techniques, including massage and yoga, to help clients unwind.
这家水疗中心提供多种放松技巧，包括按摩和瑜伽，以帮助客户放松身心。
Taking a warm bath with essential oils can be incredibly soothing and promote relaxation.
用精油泡一个温水澡非常舒缓，能促进放松。
Deep breathing exercises are a simple yet effective method for inducing relaxation and reducing stress.
深呼吸练习是一种简单而有效的方法，可以诱导放松并减少压力。
Listening to calming music is a great way to unwind and achieve a state of relaxation.
听轻松的音乐是放松身心、达到放松状态的好方法。
Meditation has been proven to be a powerful tool for achieving mental and physical relaxation.
冥想已被证明是实现心理和身体放松的强大工具。
A weekend getaway to the countryside can provide much-needed relaxation and rejuvenation.
到乡村度周末可以提供急需的放松和恢复活力的机会。
Engaging in light stretching before bed can help your muscles relax and prepare for a good night's sleep.
睡前做些轻柔的拉伸运动可以帮助肌肉放松，为一夜好眠做好准备。
The sound of ocean waves is often used as a background for relaxation therapies due to its calming effect.
海浪声因其镇静效果，常被用作放松疗法的背景音。
Incorporating a daily walk in nature into your routine can significantly enhance feelings of relaxation and well-being.
将每天在自然中散步纳入日常，可以显著增强放松感和幸福感。
"Brick and mortar stores now serve as a place to build brand image and deliver joy and relaxation.
“实体店现在是树立品牌形象、提供欢乐和放松的场所。
Following the relaxation of the COVID-19 control policy, we are pleased to see a turnaround in terms of footfall and retail sales across all six of our malls.
随着新冠肺炎控制政策的放松，我们很高兴看到我们所有六家商场的客流量和零售额都出现了好转。
In addition, following the government's relaxation of family planning laws allowing married urban couples to have second children in 2016, a growing number of newborns have been second children, and young Chinese families have shown increasingly higher demand for nannies and babysitters, said Guo Xin, a marketing professor at Beijing Technology and Business University.
此外，北京工商大学市场营销教授郭欣表示，自从2016年政府放宽计划生育政策、允许已婚城市夫妇生育二孩以来，二孩新生儿的数量一直在增长；年轻中国家庭对保姆和育儿嫂的需求日益增加。
Xia Xuefang, a member of the night's performance team Huoboruoma, or daughters of the moon, finally can enjoy some relaxation before going to bed by sharing the best moments of the day on social media platforms.
For foreign securities firms to be more successful in China, we call for more market-oriented regulatory relaxations, such as in terms of how securities firms are allowed to serve and charge their clients.
"The opening of Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing in Beijing gave the final touch on WF CENTRAL, making it a commercial complex covering lifestyle retail, entertainment and relaxation.
What we have seen in recent years, as a result of positive dialogues between investors and the government, is a continuous opening-up and relaxation of what perhaps were quite restrictive policies in the past.
Tesla is benefiting from an eventual relaxation of rules by Beijing on foreign ownership of new-energy vehicle makers.
The relaxation of the 50/50 rule for JVs in China uniquely benefits Tesla because they did not have an existing JV in China" as rivals do, said Tasha Keeney of ARK Invest.
The manufacturing of trunk planes, regional planes, general aviation aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles and aerostatics will benefit from the relaxation in the equity cap restrictions, according to the statement.
"I play golf at weekends to get relaxation from heavy work, and I also think about how to manage my team during the process.
“我在周末打高尔夫球以从繁重的工作中放松身心，同时在过程中也会思考如何管理我的团队。”
"Boosted by the China's relaxation of the second-child policy, Toys R Us Inc's joint venture in China has different strategy.
"She said the company hopes to participate in China's pension reform, based on its rich experience in offering retirement products in other markets including the United States and the UK, depending on the progress of relaxation of regulatory restrictions on foreign investments in this sector.
Industry statistics showed that infant formula producers are expected to see an annual growth of 7 to 10 percent in the coming five years in China, thanks to consumption upgrading and the relaxation of the one-child policy.
In an exclusive interview with China Daily, Ding Shizhong, chairman and CEO of Anta Sports, said the rapidly increasing demand for children's apparel and footwear, boosted by the relaxation of the second-child policy, had created numerous opportunities for Anta.
"We are a premier leisure carrier as our destination is a place for relaxation and fun.
Nansha will implement a 144-hour visa-free transit policy for foreigners and a visa-free policy for cruise travel, as part of the country's ongoing efforts to expand high-standard opening-up and promote the high-quality development of the GBA, according to the document, titled "The guideline for supporting the relaxation of market access and strengthening institutional reform for regulation in Guangzhou's Nansha".
Assuming more policy relaxations in the housing sector, stepped-up fiscal support and further monetary easing moves, the Chinese economy could achieve a stable growth of 4.5 percent this year, Yao said.
Key measures might include removal or relaxation of market entry restrictions for Hong Kong and Macao investors, facilitating the implementation of special market access measures in areas like Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin in Guangdong province, Nansha district in Guangdong, and Shenzhen in the same province, said Guo Lanfeng, a senior official of the National Development and Reform Commission, the country's top economic regulator.
The remarks came after a three-year action plan released on Monday by the NDRC signaled a potential relaxation or removal of eligibility criteria, shareholding ratios and industry access restrictions for Hong Kong and Macao investors, emphasizing increased openness in the financial sector.
A three-year action plan released on Monday by the mainland's top economic regulator signaled a potential relaxation or removal of eligibility criteria, shareholding ratios and industry access restrictions for Hong Kong and Macao investors, emphasizing increased openness in the financial sector, experts said.
It is expected that minor fiscal policy relaxations within the next year will help stabilize growth rates, Hooper said.
China's peaceful and huge market, as well as its latest move to implement measures to broaden market access for global investors in several key areas, including the relaxation of restrictions on foreign investment in listed companies, will offer multinational corporations more growth opportunities, said Chang Xiuze, a professor of economics at the Academy of Macroeconomic Research in Beijing.
Notably, substantial progress has been made in the systematic opening-up of the services sector, marked by growing value of trade in services and relaxation of foreign market entry restrictions.
Consequently, he emphasized the critical necessity of implementing targeted policies to alleviate the challenges plaguing the property market, including the relaxation of bank lending restrictions and the provision of fiscal support.
However, uncertainties remain regarding how sustained the preliminary signs of a property market uptick will be, making more housing policy relaxation likely in the short term to ensure a robust recovery.
There could be relaxation of home purchase restrictions, sales restrictions and price controls in first-tier and second-tier cities.
He expects China to step up more stimulus measures to safeguard the recovery in the near term, with possible measures including relaxation of home purchase restrictions in first-tier and second-tier cities, 1 trillion yuan ($140 billion) in additional infrastructure support, more targeted consumer incentives in fields like new energy cars as well as more efforts to step up fiscal policy support.
Robin Xing, chief China economist at Morgan Stanley, said he expects more stimulus measures to safeguard economic recovery in the second half, such as relaxations on home purchase restrictions in first- and second-tier cities, and more targeted consumer incentives to energize consumption.
China will continue to push for the relaxation of market access for foreign investors, renewing efforts to lure foreign capitals and expand high-level opening-up, the Ministry of Commerce said on Monday.
It said the relaxation of China's COVID response measures is expected to unleash pent-up consumer demand in China, which could provide a boost to international trade, particularly in travel-related services.
After the relaxation of travel restrictions, the Chinese market will be again one of the fastest developing markets for Greece, Ioanna Papadopoulou, director of communications and marketing of the Athens International Airport, told Xinhua.
The report said, the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions, the successful convening of the Central Economic Work Conference and the two sessions, and signs of economic recovery have significantly boosted business confidence.
"More importantly, the cut sends a signal that policymakers are taking a proactive approach to support the economy, as the relaxation comes even as economic and financial data is picking up," said Zhong Linnan, a senior macroeconomic analyst at GF Securities.
In an upside scenario, growth is expected to pick up in China with its full reopening in 2023, which came after the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions in November and December, the IMF said in its World Economic Outlook Update released on Tuesday.
"The relaxation of COVID-19 control measures and adjustments to real estate policies are essential to ensure that China's economic growth will return to normal.
"With relaxation of COVID measures, sectors that have been most disrupted by COVID have much room to recover, such as the services industry, food, catering and retail, tourism, entertainment and so on.
FMCG, entertainment, catering, tourism, aviation and more may shine in 2023In 2023, China will continue to expand domestic consumption, and sectors such as tourism, catering, entertainment and aviation are expected to benefit from the relaxation of COVID-19 prevention and control measures, government officials and industry experts said.
The anticipated slowdown in US monetary tightening will also point to the possibility of further relaxation in China, including lowering the reserve requirement ratio when necessary.
Liu Baokui, a researcher at the Institute of Spatial Planning and Regional Economy at the NDRC, said that private investment is an indicator of economic vitality and the new measures come at a critical time, as the relaxation and optimization of COVID-19 regulations is expected to embolden previously timid private investors.
However, we do see a gradual relaxation of COVID-19 curbs taking place in China, bringing back some consumer confidence," said Derek Deng, a partner at Bain & Company based in Shanghai.
It also called for relaxation of conditions for residential settlement for large cities with a population of 3 million to 5 million in urban areas.
Lian Ping, chief economist at Zhixin Investment, said the room for further relaxation in China's monetary policy should be prepared, given the likelihood of a global economic recession in 2024 amid US monetary tightening.
The report added that China's growth momentum is expected to rebound in the second half of 2022, boosted by aggressive fiscal stimulus, monetary easing and a further relaxation of housing sector regulation.
The World Bank said in the report that the growth momentum is expected to rebound in the second half of the year with aggressive fiscal stimulus, monetary easing and further relaxation of housing sector regulations to mitigate the economic downturn and, with that, China's economic growth is projected to rebound to 5.2 percent in 2023.
Hu said she expects China to implement supportive policies at a faster pace, which could possibly include stronger measures to boost consumption and moderate relaxations of property sector restrictions.
Moreover, cross-border M&A deals are expected to remain subdued this year unless there is a relaxation of COVID-19-related travel restrictions, he added.
But against the backdrop of the Fed's interest rate hikes, the room for relaxation is limited and due preparation should be undertaken.
Due to the government's efforts to fine-tune relevant real estate policies, including relaxation of mortgage quotes, expediting mortgage approvals and loosening credit limits to healthy developers, the latest figure of housing sales and home prices has show signs of recovery.
Zhao Chenxin, secretary-general of the NDRC, said at the news briefing that several measures are in the pipeline to facilitate and safeguard industries enjoying the upcoming relaxation of market access.
"We expect monetary relaxation via ample liquidity in the interbank market and robust credit growth in the coming months," he said.
some relaxation of fiscal policy after the tightening in 2021, with an increase in the overall deficit.
Through the establishment of free trade zones and the Hainan free trade port, the relaxation of restrictions on foreign investment, the hosting of the CIIE and the China International Consumer Products Expo, as well as the domestic ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, China has accelerated its overall opening-up, bringing real and remarkable benefits to people and enterprises both at home and abroad.
Li Jincan, an analyst at the Lead-Leo Research Institute, a market research provider, said: "The relaxation of the policy and the new launch of convenience stores can help tap consumer demand for more convenience services.
With the relaxation of policies and the landing of more stores in downtown areas, they are expected to become more competitive," said Zhu Changci, an analyst at the Lead-Leo Research Institute, a provider of market research reports.
"The rise in the Caixin services PMI points to a continued recovery in the services sector thanks to the successful containment of COVID-19, the associated relaxation of social distancing requirements and Beijing's continued policy support for small and medium-sized enterprises," Lu Ting, chief China economist at Nomura Securities, said in a research note.
He said that the stimulus measures of loans and moratorium on debt repayments, financial packages for companies to retain their employees and tax relaxations, helped the country's production sector maintain its pace after the arduous fight against the pandemic, and also helped the country solve the problem of unemployment it faced to some extent during the peak of the pandemic.
Housing markets now anticipate more policy relaxations in first-tier cities, especially Beijing and Shanghai, said Guan.
According to a report released during the CIFTIS conference, thanks to the gradual relaxation of COVID-related travel restrictions by countries around the globe, global demand for travel has rebounded strongly.
"It's possible that peer cities may follow suit, though the degree of policy relaxation could vary," said Zhang Shuncheng, associate director of China Corporate Research at Fitch Ratings.
Yangzhou's decision to remove restrictions on home transactions is a strong signal that more policy relaxations can be expected in the second half of the year, experts said.
There is room for policy relaxation both on the supply and demand sides, and localities and departments concerned should optimize their real estate measures at a faster pace, she said, adding that new home sales in May are expected to maintain an appropriate scale and register a year-on-year increase.
"Given the relaxation of China's COVID-19 control measures, the general economy is expected to recover in 2023.
"Many movie and television crews have been catching up on their schedules," Gao said, since China announced the relaxation of COVID-19 control measures in early December.
China's catering industry is seeing a strong rebound and the Spring Festival tourism market also boomed, following relaxation in the COVID-19 response and also thanks to a government rollout of a spate of measures aimed at spurring consumption.
Li Yujia, chief researcher at the Guangdong Planning Institute's residential policy research center, said the relaxation on home purchases is in line with the central government's guidance of taking measures in accordance with the specific conditions of individual cities.
"About 80 percent of Hubei province's non-locals are living and working in Wuhan, and they will become an important force in stabilizing the local housing market after the relaxation," said Li.
com Group, said that with the relaxation of travel policies, Chinese tourists are more confident about making overseas trips.
"Riding on a replica racing motorcycle gives me a mixed feeling of exhilaration and fear, but also relaxation, which helps me to deal with work and the pressures of life, especially when faced with a COVID-19 resurgence.
Recent relaxations on credit expansion and bond financing, and the speech by CSRC Chairman Yi Huiman to the Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2022 last week, have created expectations that the current restrictions on equity financing will also be eased next, said Li Yujia, chief researcher at the provincial residential policy research center of Guangdong.
广东省住房政策研究中心首席研究员李宇嘉表示，近期对信贷扩张和债券融资的放宽措施，以及中国证监会主席易会满在上周举行的2022年金融街论坛年会上的讲话，引发了市场对于当前股权融资限制也将随之放松的预期。
As lightweight commodities, new tea drinks help meet young people's desire for relaxation and social sharing, and have even become a vehicle for social life, according to a manager of Heytea.
"However, with the implementation of REITs (real estate investment trusts), the rationalization of property asset prices, and the relaxation of central monetary and credit policies, we expect the investment market will see more promising growth in the fourth quarter," Sun said.
"As policy relaxations consistently beef up market sentiment, we believe the most difficult time is behind us.
A total of 23 cities are eligible for loan interest rate relaxation, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
With the relaxation of entry and quarantine policies in some countries and regions, the search and order volumes of air tickets on international routes have significantly increased.
There is urgent demand for travel related to business, overseas education and family visits, so relaxation of international flights will be good news for certain people, said Lin Zhijie, an aviation industry analyst and columnist at Carnoc.
How strong should any new policy relaxation be?
For instance, some second-tier cities have rolled out strong policy relaxation measures because they have high unsold housing stock.
United Arab Emirates-based carrier Emirates said it welcomes the further relaxation of China's contagion prevention policy, and it expects the gradual policy easing will better foster global travel, as well as spur economic, trade and cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world.
"The relaxation of sales restrictions can increase housing supply in the short term, improve the liquidity in the second-hand housing market, and further release demand for better housing conditions," said Guan Rongxue, an analyst with the Zhuge House Hunter, an online property platform.
She said similar policy relaxation is expected in other cities in and around the Yangtze River Delta, which encompasses Shanghai and the provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui.
We see this round of homebuying relaxation as representative, and we expect further relaxation of homebuying policies in similar cities in the region," Liu said.
"Therefore, we believe that a relaxation of real estate-related regulations in some cities such as Suzhou will better unleash homebuying potential.
Yet, with the overall impact of COVID-19 still in place, it will take some time for policy relaxation to result in a real estate market rebound," he said.
We expect relaxation of real estate regulation on a larger scale, and the downtrend in property sales will be checked, contributing to steady overall economic growth this year. "
"Shanghai's residential property market is currently under mounting pressure because of COVID-19, and the relaxation of policy for talented professionals will likely improve market expectations and shore up confidence," said Yan Yuejin, director of the Shanghai-based E-house China Research and Development Institution.
Zhang bought an annual pass for the venue, which cost 399 yuan ($62), and frequently visited the park for fun and relaxation.
The tropical island has benefited from the relaxation of duty-free limits (up to 100,000 yuan, or $15,700, per person per annum), the repatriation of wealth and luxury appetites that used to be satisfied during international travel, analysts said.
With the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions, films, live music and trade exhibitions will see robust growth in 2021," said Aileen Mo, PwC Chinese mainland entertainment and media industry partner.
普华永道中国内地娱乐及媒体行业主管合伙人莫子莹表示：“随着COVID-19限制措施的放宽，电影、现场音乐和贸易展览将在2021年迎来强劲增长。”
Those born in the 1970s-80s mostly took 1-3 hours off a day for relaxation, while those born in the 2000s used 5-8 hours for leisure.
出生于1970年代至1980年代的人大多每天会拿出1-3小时用于放松，而2000年代出生的人则会使用5-8小时进行休闲活动。
Zhang said the policy relaxations seen in the property market during the first six months have come to an end and the reaffirmation by the central government that it would keep the real estate sector stable may prompt several cities to announce more restrictions on home purchases.
张表示，上半年房地产市场出现的政策放宽已经告一段落，中央政府重申将保持房地产市场稳定的立场，可能会促使多个城市宣布更多购房限制措施。
Local governments and entities should enforce housing market regulations strictly, rather than taking any chances on relevant policy relaxation.
The tourism rebound came after a relaxation of travel restrictions amid dwindling COVID-19 cases in the country.
She added the sector will benefit from an increase in households with children due to the relaxation of the family planning policy in 2015.
Despite an expected decline in revenue for 2020, the hotel has confidence it will see a sound recovery in the second half of this year when there will be further relaxation on travel restrictions once the outbreak ends.
The relaxations on first-time buyers and high-end talents purchasing homes are only allowed within particular regions, as the country has no intention of comprehensively relaxing property policies, said Wang Tao, chief China economist with UBS AG.
Barring a few cities' policy relaxations through minor controls, there was no major change in the central government's real estate regulation policy.
"Zhang Bo, chief analyst of 58 Anjuke Institute, expects more cities to announce housing policy relaxations this year.
Although the regulations will not cease to exist, the gradual relaxation trend is likely to continue," said Zhang.
She said the government might want to offer photovoltaic companies a bumper period for subsidy cuts and a relaxation of the cap on new projects.