词汇 | ease |
释义 | ease (verb) ease 3 ENTRIES FOUND: ease (noun) ease (verb) ill at ease (adjective) 1 ease /ˈiːz/ noun 1 ease /ˈiːz/ noun Learner's definition of EASE [noncount] 1 : freedom from pain or trouble : comfort of body or mind舒适;悠闲;闲适 a life of ease 悠闲的生活 2 : lack of difficulty容易;不费力 The program is known for its ease of use. [=it is easy to use]这个程序以操作简单著称。 I was able to do it with (surprising) ease. [=easily]我轻轻松松就能完成它。 These features can be modified with the greatest of ease. [=very easily]这些配置改动起来非常容易。 3 : a relaxed and informal way of behaving自在;不拘束 He delighted people with his charm and ease of manner. [=his relaxed and easy manner]他以自己的魅力和轻松悠闲的举止取悦于人。 at ease 1 also at your ease : in a relaxed and comfortable state轻松自在;放松舒适 Her relaxed manner at the meeting put/set everyone at (their) ease.她在会上悠闲自如的谈吐让每个人都觉得轻松自在。 They no longer felt at ease [=comfortable] with each other.他们之间不再像以前那样无拘无束了。 You can set/put your mind at ease. [=you can relax and stop worrying]你放心好了,不用担心。 — see also ill at ease 2 : standing silently with the feet apart and one or both hands behind the body稍息 The troops stood at ease.部队稍息站立。 — often used as a military command常用作军事命令 At ease!稍息! — compare at attention at attention take your ease : to rest or relax休息;放松 I found him taking his ease on the front porch.我发现他正在前廊休息。 2 ease /ˈiːz/ verb eases; eased; easing 2 ease /ˈiːz/ verb eases; eased; easing Learner's definition of EASE 1 [+ object] : to free (someone or something) from trouble or worry使安心;解除(麻烦或忧虑) trying to ease my troubled mind努力缓解我不安的心情 2 [+ object] : to make (something) less painful减轻…的痛苦 We were unable to ease [=alleviate] their suffering.我们无法减轻他们的痛苦。 3 a [+ object] : to make (tension, a problem, etc.) less severe or troubling使缓解;使缓和;使减轻 The diplomats failed to ease tensions between the two nations.外交官们没能缓解两国之间的紧张局势。 Authorities are looking for ways to ease prison overcrowding.当局正在设法缓解监狱过度拥挤的局面。 The government is expected to ease travel restrictions.人们期待政府放松对旅行的限制。 b [no object] : to become less severe or troubling减轻;缓和;缓解 Tensions have eased [=moderated] in recent weeks.近几个星期,紧张局面有所缓解。 4 always followed by an adverb or preposition a [+ object] : to move (someone or something) gently or carefully轻轻移动;小心移动 He eased the car into the parking space.他小心地把车开进了停车位。 She eased herself into the driver's seat.她轻轻地将身体挪到了驾驶座椅上。 They eased the heavy block into position.他们小心地把重物放置就位了。 b [no object] : to move or pass slowly or easily慢慢移动;轻松通过 The car eased out into traffic.那辆车缓慢地驶入了车流。 She wants to ease into her new job slowly.她希望慢慢融入她的新工作。 ease off [phrasal verb] or ease up : to become less severe缓和;减轻 The slope gradually eased off.斜坡渐渐变得平缓了。 The pressure should ease up soon.压力应该会很快得到缓解。 ease up on [phrasal verb] 1 a ease up on (someone) : to treat (someone) in a less harsh or demanding way对…宽容;包容(某人) The students might respond better if the teacher eased up on them a little.如果老师对他们包容一点,学生们可能回答得更好。 b ease up on (something) : to apply less pressure to (something)给(某物)施加较小的压力;放松(某物) ease up on the accelerator轻收油门 2 ease up on (something) : to do or use less of (something)少做(某事);少用(某物) My doctor told me I should ease up on fatty foods.我的医生要我少吃油腻食物。 |
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