Definitions
n. a period of relaxing without working or being active
休息
v. to relax or allow someone or something to recover
休息；让…休息
n. the people or things that remain
其余部分；其他人
Example
Let's have a rest under that shady tree.
我们在那棵树荫下休息一下吧。
Regular periods of rest can help employees maintain concentration and reduce the risk of workplace accidents.
定期休息有助于员工保持专注，并降低工作场所发生事故的风险。
Collocations
- have a rest
- get some rest
- the rest of
Word family
- restful (adj.)
- restless (adj.)
- rested (adj.)
Usage tip
the rest of后接名词，谓语单复数随所指内容变化。
FAQ
- What does rest mean?
- a period of relaxing without working or being active to relax or allow someone or something to recover the people or things that remain
- How is rest pronounced?
- UK /rest/, US /rest/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
