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eases

UK //ˈiːzɪz//US //ˈiːzɪz//

词源

源自中古英语 'esen',受古法语 'aise'(舒适)影响,最终来自拉丁语 'adjacens'(邻近的)。词义演变与‘减轻不适’的概念相关。

verb

❶ 使某事变得不那么困难或痛苦,减轻压力或不适感。常用于描述缓解身体疼痛、精神压力或解决问题的过程。

“The massage eases muscle tension after a long workout.”

(按摩能缓解长时间锻炼后的肌肉紧张。)

“Her words eased my anxiety about the upcoming exam.”

(她的话减轻了我对即将到来的考试的焦虑。)

❶ 缓慢而小心地移动某物到某个位置,通常指轻柔或谨慎的动作以避免突然变化。

“She eased the fragile vase onto the shelf.”

(她小心翼翼地把易碎的花瓶放到架子上。)

“The pilot eased the plane into its parking position.”

(飞行员将飞机缓慢滑入停机位。)

同义词:relieves, alleviates, soothes, mitigates, facilitates

常见短语

eases into — 逐渐适应或开始做某事,强调缓慢而自然的过程。常用于描述对新角色、环境或活动的适应。

“The new employee eases into her responsibilities over the first month.”

(新员工在第一个月里逐渐适应她的职责。)

eases off — 减少强度或数量,通常指压力、速度或活动的逐渐降低。

“The rain finally eased off after three hours of heavy downpour.”

(大雨持续三小时后终于减弱了。)