
好词典

源自中古英语ese,古法语aise(舒适、机会),最终来自拉丁语adjacens(邻近的)。
❶ 轻松、舒适的状态,指没有困难、压力或紧张感的情况。
“She finished the task with ease.”
(她轻松地完成了任务。)
“He moved with the ease of a professional dancer.”
(他动作自如,像专业舞者一样。)
❶ 使变得容易或减轻压力、痛苦等,常指逐步改善或放松。
“The doctor gave her medicine to ease the pain.”
(医生给她开了药以缓解疼痛。)
“He eased himself into the chair after a long day.”
(漫长的一天后,他缓缓坐进椅子。)
at ease — 表示放松、自在的状态,军事用语中也指稍息姿势。
“The friendly atmosphere made everyone feel at ease.”
(友好的氛围让每个人都感到轻松自在。)
ease off — 指减轻强度或压力,如减少工作量、放缓速度等。
“The rain should ease off by evening.”
(雨势到傍晚应该会减弱。)