休息的英文单词是 "rest"，意思是休息、放松或给予充分的休息。这个词源自拉丁文 "requies"，意思是"安息、休息"。

下面是一些用 "rest" 表示休息的英文例句及其中文翻译：

I need to rest for a while. 我需要休息一会儿。
He rested his head on his hands. 他把头靠在手上休息。
She took a rest after lunch. 她午饭后休息了一会儿。
The company offers its employees a two-week paid rest every year. 这家公司每年给员工提供两周带薪休假。