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eas

UK /iːz/US /iz/

词源

源自中古英语 'ese',来自古法语 'aise',意为舒适或便利,最终可能源自拉丁语 'adjacens'(邻近的)。

noun

❶ 指轻松、舒适或没有困难的状态或情况。常用于描述完成某事不费力气或感到自在。

“She completed the task with ease.”

(她轻松地完成了任务。)

“He spoke with ease in front of the crowd.”

(他在人群面前轻松自如地讲话。)

同义词:comfort, relaxation, facility, simplicity, effortlessness

verb

❶ 使某事变得更容易或减轻压力、痛苦等。常用于描述缓解困难或放松紧张状态。

“The doctor gave her medicine to ease the pain.”

(医生给了她药以缓解疼痛。)

“He eased himself into the chair after a long day.”

(漫长的一天后,他缓缓坐进椅子里。)

同义词:relieve, alleviate, lessen, mitigate, soothe

常见短语

at ease — 表示放松、舒适的状态,常用于军事口令或描述心理状态。

“The soldiers were ordered to stand at ease.”

(士兵们被命令稍息。)

with ease — 表示轻松地完成某事,强调不费力气。

“She solved the puzzle with ease.”

(她轻松地解开了这个谜题。)