ease
- v.缓解;减轻;缓和;降低;(使)宽慰;使…容易些;(使)小心缓缓地移动
- n.容易;自在;舒适;安逸;轻易;无忧无虑;不费劲
easenoun
容易；轻易；不费劲
lack of difficulty
He passed the exam with ease .
他轻而易举地通过了考试。
The ease with which she learns languages is astonishing.
她学习语言之轻松令人惊讶。
This computer is popular for its good design and ease of use .
这种计算机因设计巧妙、简单易用而广受欢迎。
All important points are numbered for ease of reference (= so that you can find them easily) .
全部重点均编了号码以便查阅。
舒适；安逸；自在；无忧无虑
the state of feeling relaxed or comfortable without worries, problems or pain
In his retirement, he lived a life of ease.
他退休后过着悠闲舒适的生活。
used as a command to soldiers to tell them to stand with their feet apart and their hands behind their backs
relaxed and confident and not nervous or embarrassed
我跟他在一起总感到不是很自在。
I never feel completely at ease with him.
to make sb feel relaxed and confident, not nervous or embarrassed
feeling uncomfortable and embarrassed
我穿着这样正式的衣服觉得很拘谨。
I felt ill at ease in such formal clothes.
to do or say sth to make sb stop worrying about sth
verb
（使）宽慰；减轻；缓解
to become or to make sth less unpleasant, painful, severe, etc.
This should help ease the pain.
这该有助于减轻痛苦。
The plan should ease traffic congestion in the town.
这项计划对城里的交通拥挤状况应该有所缓解。
It would ease my mind (= make me less worried) to know that she was settled.
知道她已安顿下来会使我放心些。
The pain immediately eased.
疼痛立刻减轻了。
（使）小心缓缓地移动
to move, or to move sb/sth, slowly and carefully
He eased slowly forwards.
他缓缓向前移动。
She eased herself into a chair.
她轻手轻脚地坐到椅子上。
He eased off his shoes.
他小心翼翼地脱下鞋子。
使…容易些
to make sth easier
Ramps have been built to ease access for the disabled.
为方便残疾人的出入修建了坡道。
缓和；放松
to make sth or to become less tight and more relaxed
Ease your grip on the wheel a little.
握方向盘的手放松一点。
降低；（使）贬值
to become or make sth lower in price or value
Share prices eased back from yesterday's levels.
股价从昨天的水平上回落了。
熟悉，使熟悉（新事物，尤指新工作）
to become or help sb to become familiar with sth new, especially a new job
减轻；放松
to become or make sth become less strong, unpleasant, etc.
We waited until the traffic had eased off.
我们一直等到交通缓解。
Ease off the training a few days before the race.
比赛前几天要减轻训练强度。
（尤指故意为难）迫使某人离开（工作岗位等）
to force sb to leave a job or position of authority, especially by making it difficult or unpleasant for them over a period of time
ease
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PHRASE 轻松地;容易地;不费力地
If you do something with ease, you do it easily, without difficulty or effort.Anne was intelligent and capable of passing her exams with ease.
安妮很聪明，能够轻松通过考试。
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N-UNCOUNT 容易;方便
If you talk about the ease of a particular activity, you are referring to the way that it has been made easier to do, or to the fact that it is already easy to do.For ease of reference, only the relevant extracts of the regulations are included.
为了便于参照，仅摘录相关规则。
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N-UNCOUNT 舒适;安逸;悠闲
Ease is the state of being very comfortable and able to live as you want, without any worries or problems.She lived a life of ease.
她过着安逸的生活。
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V-ERG （使）（程度、速度、强度等）减少；(使)降低
If something unpleasant eases or if you ease it, it is reduced in degree, speed, or intensity.Tensions had eased...
紧张关系有所缓和。
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VERB 缓慢地移动;小心翼翼地挪动
If you ease your way somewhere or ease somewhere, you move there slowly, carefully, and gently. If you ease something somewhere, you move it there slowly, carefully, and gently.I eased my way towards the door...
我小心翼翼地向门口挪去。
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PHRASE （使）自在;（使）安逸;（使）不拘束
If you are at ease, you are feeling confident and relaxed, and are able to talk to people without feeling nervous or anxious. If you put someone at their ease, you make them feel at ease.It is essential to feel at ease with your therapist...
在治疗师面前放松下来是很重要的。
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PHRASE 稍息（军队口令）
'At ease' or 'Stand at ease' is an order given to a group of soldiers to stand with their feet apart and their hands behind their backs.At ease, Sergeant. This is completely informal.
稍息，中士。这完全是很随意的。
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PHRASE 不自在;局促不安;心神不宁
If you are ill at ease, you feel rather uncomfortable, anxious, or worried.He appeared embarrassed and ill at ease with the sustained applause that greeted him.
向他致意的掌声一直不歇，他显得有些难为情，不知如何是好。
noun
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- freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
- took his repose by the swimming pool
- Synonym: rest repose relaxation
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- freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
- he rose through the ranks with apparent ease
- they put it into containers for ease of transportation
- the very easiness of the deed held her back
- Synonym: easiness simplicity simpleness
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- freedom from constraint or embarrassment
- I am never at ease with strangers
- Synonym: informality
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- the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
- he enjoyed his relief from responsibility
- getting it off his conscience gave him some ease
- Synonym: relief
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- a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state
- a life of luxury and ease
- he had all the material comforts of this world
- Synonym: comfort
verb
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- lessen pain or discomfort;alleviate
- ease the pain in your legs
- Synonym: comfort
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- make easier
- you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge
- Synonym: facilitate alleviate
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- lessen the intensity of or calm
- The news eased my conscience
- still the fears
- Synonym: still allay relieve
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- move gently or carefully
- He eased himself into the chair
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The plan should ease traffic congestion in the town .
这项计划对城里的交通拥挤状况应该有所缓解。
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Reduced interest rates would help ease recessionary pressures in the economy .
利率的下调将有助于缓解经济衰退的压力。
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This computer is popular for its good design and ease of use .
这种计算机因设计巧妙、简单易用而广受欢迎。
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Ease off the training a few days before the race .
比赛前几天要减轻训练强度。
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All important points are numbered for ease of reference .
全部重点均编了号码以便查阅。
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In his retirement , he lived a life of ease .
他退休后过着悠闲舒适的生活。
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This should help ease the pain .
这该有助于减轻痛苦。
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Ease your grip on the wheel a little .
握方向盘的手放松一点。
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Ramps have been built to ease access for the disabled .
为方便残疾人的出入修建了坡道。
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We laughed and that helped ease the tension .
我们笑了，因而使紧张的情绪缓和下来。
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He passed the exam with ease .
他轻而易举地通过了考试。
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We waited until the traffic had eased off .
我们一直等到交通缓解。
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The hospice aims to ease the sufferings of the dying .
临终关怀医院旨在减轻临终者的痛苦。
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The pain immediately eased .
疼痛立刻减轻了。
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She eased herself into a chair .
她轻手轻脚地坐到椅子上。
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He eased off his shoes .
他小心翼翼地脱下鞋子。
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He eased slowly forwards .
他缓缓向前移动。
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New figures indicate the recession may be easing up .
新的数据显示经济衰退可能有所缓和。
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People were betting on a further easing of credit conditions .
人们期待着贷款条件进一步放宽。
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It is a cancer that can be cured with relative ease
这是一种相对来说比较容易治疗的癌症。
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The person can transfer from wheelchair to seat with relative ease .
那个人可以比较轻松地从轮椅上移到座位上。
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The manager does not intend to ease up on his players for some time
主教练并不打算在一段时间内放松对队员的要求。
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To help ease the pain , heat can be applied to the area with a hot water bottle
用热水瓶热敷疼痛部位有助于缓解疼痛。
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She lived a life of ease .
她过着安逸的生活。
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These days , the pressure has eased off
最近，压力已经减轻。
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To ease financial difficulties , farmers could be compensated for their loss of subsidies .
为了缓解经济困难，农场主们损失的补贴会得到补偿。
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The task was accomplished with comparative ease .
相对而言，任务完成得比较轻松。
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He gently opened the throttle , and the ship began to ease forward
他轻轻松开油门杆，轮船开始缓缓前行。
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For ease of reference , only the relevant extracts of the regulations are included .
为了便于参照，仅摘录相关规则。
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The sea started to ease as we came under Cuba 's lee .
我们靠近古巴的背风海岸时风浪开始平息。
指减轻事情的恶劣程度、身心痛苦等。
plans to ease congestion in the city
改善城市拥塞状况的计划
This kind of medicine can ease your pain.
这种药可以减轻你的疼痛。
通常指减轻恐惧、担心、怀疑等。
His arrival allayed her fear.
他的到来减轻了她的恐惧。
We hope this statement will allay the public's concern.
我们希望这一声明会减轻公众的担忧。
指减轻疼痛、痛苦、难度等。
It is said that this medicine can alleviate pain.
据说这种药物能够缓解疼痛。
I could only alleviate the sorrow by drinking.
我只能借酒浇愁。
指减轻痛苦，或降低风险、重要性等。
This medicine can lessen pain in no time.
这种药可以立刻减轻痛苦。
She tried to lessen his importance at work.
她试图淡化他在工作中的重要性。
Their bravery has not lessened.
他们的勇气并未消减。
指因没有担心、忧虑等而轻松悠闲的状态。
Mrs. White leads a life of ease.
怀特夫人过着安逸的生活。
He was sitting in his chair at ease.
他悠闲地坐在椅子上。
指身体上的舒适或在物质上应有尽有的安逸生活状态。
Our hotel offers a high standard of comfort and service.
我们酒店提供高标准的舒适住宿和服务。
The Smiths are now living in relative comfort.
史密斯一家现在过着比较安逸的生活。
尤指闲暇时间或悠闲状态。
I like to go to the cinema when I have leisure time.
闲暇时我喜欢去看电影。
I can read it again at leisure at home.
我可以在家慢慢再读一遍。
Life today is divided into work and leisure.
如今，生活被分成工作和休闲两部分。
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