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easing

UK //ˈiːzɪŋ//US //ˈiːzɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'esen'(减轻),与古英语 'ēasian'(使舒适)相关,最终源于原始日耳曼语词根。

noun

❶ 指减轻或缓和某种状态或感觉的过程,常用于描述压力、疼痛或紧张情绪的逐渐缓解。

“The easing of her headache allowed her to focus on work.”

(头痛的缓解让她能够专注于工作。)

“The doctor noted the easing of symptoms after treatment.”

(医生注意到治疗后症状有所减轻。)

同义词:relief, alleviation, mitigation

verb

❶ 作为动词时,表示使某事物变得不那么严重或强烈,常用于物理动作或政策调整中。

“She is easing the jar lid open carefully.”

(她正小心翼翼地拧开罐子盖子。)

“The government is easing travel restrictions next month.”

(政府将于下个月放宽旅行限制。)

同义词:loosening, relaxing, moderating

常见短语

easing into — 指逐渐适应或开始做某事,强调缓慢而谨慎的过程。

“She's easing into her new role as team leader.”

(她正在逐渐适应团队领导的新角色。)

easing off — 表示减少强度或压力,常用于描述停止用力或放松控制。

“The rain is easing off after hours of heavy downpour.”

(暴雨持续数小时后,雨势正在减弱。)