decompression
US /ˌdiː.kəmˈpreʃ.ən/
UK /ˌdiː.kəmˈpreʃ.ən/
名词
1.
减压
the process of reducing pressure, especially in a diving chamber or during an ascent from a dive, to allow the body to adjust to lower pressure without harm
示例:
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Divers must undergo careful decompression after deep dives to prevent illness.
潜水员在深潜后必须进行仔细的减压，以防止疾病。
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The astronaut's suit provides protection during rapid decompression.
宇航员的宇航服在快速减压时提供保护。
2.
放松, 减压
a period of relaxation or release from stress or tension
示例:
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After a long week of work, I need some serious decompression time.
经过漫长的一周工作，我需要一些认真的放松时间。
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Reading a book before bed is my way of decompression.
睡前读书是我放松的方式。