1. | 容易；轻易；不费劲lack of difficulty |
He passed the exam with ease . 他轻而易举地通过了考试。 | |
The ease with which she learns languages is astonishing. 她学习语言之轻松令人惊讶。 | |
This computer is popular for its good design and ease of use . 这种计算机因设计巧妙、简单易用而广受欢迎。 | |
All important points are numbered for ease of reference(= so that you can find them easily) . 全部重点均编了号码以便查阅。 |
2. | 舒适；安逸；自在；无忧无虑the state of feeling relaxed or comfortable without worries, problems or pain |
In his retirement, he lived a life of ease. 他退休后过着悠闲舒适的生活。 |
I never feel completely at ease with him. 我跟他在一起总感到不是很自在。 |
I never feel completely at ease with him. 我跟他在一起总感到不是很自在。 |
1. | [i][t] （使）宽慰；减轻；缓解to become or to make sth less unpleasant, painful, severe, etc. |
The pain immediately eased. 疼痛立刻减轻了。 | |
This should help ease the pain. 这该有助于减轻痛楚。 | |
The plan should ease traffic congestion in the town. 这项计划对城里的交通拥挤状况应该有所缓解。 | |
It would ease my mind(= make me less worried) to know that she was settled. 知道她已安顿下来会使我放心些。 |
2. | [i][t] （使）小心缓缓地移动to move, or to move sb/sth, slowly and carefully |
He eased slowly forwards. 他缓缓向前移动。 | |
She eased herself into a chair. 她轻手轻脚地坐到椅子上。 | |
He eased off(= took off) his shoes. 他小心翼翼地脱下鞋子。 |
3. | [t] ~ sth 使…容易些to make sth easier |
Ramps have been built to ease access for the disabled. 为方便残疾人的出入修建了坡道。 |
4. | [t][i] ~ (sth) （使）缓和，放松to make sth or to become less tight and more relaxed |
Ease your grip on the wheel a little. 握方向盘的手放松一点。 |
5. | [i][t] ~ (sth) 降低；（使）贬值to become or make sth lower in price or value |
Share prices eased back from yesterday's levels. 股价从昨天的水平上回落了。 |
