Learner's definition of EASE
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: freedom from pain or trouble : comfort of body or mind舒适;悠闲;闲适 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。
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I was able to do it with (surprising) ease. [=easily]我轻轻松松就能完成它。
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These features can be modified with the greatest of ease. [=very easily]这些配置改动起来非常容易。
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: a relaxed and informal way of behaving自在;不拘束
at ease
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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。
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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。
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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 —
often used as a military command常用作军事命令 — compare at attention at attention 2 ease /ˈiːz/ verb
eases; eased; easing
eases; eased; easing
Learner's definition of EASE
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[+ object] : to free (someone or something) from trouble or worry使安心;解除(麻烦或忧虑) 2
[+ object] : to make (something) less painful减轻…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。
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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。
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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 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。
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She eased herself into the driver's seat.她轻轻地将身体挪到了驾驶座椅上。
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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
ease off
[phrasal verb] or ease up
: to become less severe缓和;减轻
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) 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) 2
ease up on (something) : to do or use less of (something)少做(某事);少用(某物)