| 单词 | ease |
| 释义 | ease (iːz ) Word forms: eases , easing , eased 1. with ease phrase B2 If you do something with ease, you do it easily, without difficulty or effort. Anne was intelligent and capable of passing her exams with ease. ...the ease with which young people could find work. Synonyms: effortlessly, simply, easily, readily 2. uncountable noun If you talk about the ease of a particular activity, you are referring to the way that it has been made easier to do, or to the fact that it is already easy to do. For ease of reference, only the relevant extracts of the regulations are included. [+ of] ...the camera's ease of use in manual mode. Synonyms: straightforwardness, simplicity, readiness 3. uncountable noun Ease is the state of being very comfortable and able to live as you want, without any worries or problems. She lived a life of ease. Synonyms: comfort, luxury, leisure, relaxation 4. verb If something unpleasant eases or if you ease it, it is reduced in degree, speed, or intensity. Tensions had eased. [VERB] The heavily falling snow had eased. [VERB] I gave him some brandy to ease the pain. [VERB noun] ...editorials calling for the easing of sanctions. [VERB-ing] Synonyms: relieve, calm, moderate, soothe 5. verb If you ease your way somewhere or ease somewhere, you move there slowly, carefully, and gently. If you ease something somewhere, you move it there slowly, carefully, and gently. I eased my way towards the door. [VERB noun preposition/adverb] She eased back into the chair and nodded. [VERB preposition/adverb] He eased his foot off the accelerator. [VERB noun preposition/adverb] Leaphorn eased himself silently upward. [V pron-refl adv/prep] I eased open the door. [VERB noun with adjective] Synonyms: move carefully, edge, guide, slip 6. at ease phrase If you are at ease, you are feeling confident and relaxed, and are able to talk to people without feeling nervous or anxious. If you put someone at their ease, you make them feel at ease. It is essential to feel at ease with your therapist. Both men were unwelcoming, making little attempt to put Kathryn or her companions at their ease. Synonyms: relaxed, secure, comfortable, informal 7. at ease phrase 'At ease' or ' Stand at ease' is an order given to a group of soldiers to stand with their feet apart and their hands behind their backs. At ease, Sergeant. This is completely informal. 8. ill at ease phrase If you are ill at ease, you feel rather uncomfortable, anxious, or worried. He appeared embarrassed and ill at ease with the sustained applause that greeted him. [+ with] Phrasal verbs: ease off phrasal verb If something eases off, or a person or thing eases it off, it is reduced in degree, speed, or intensity. These days, the pressure has eased off. [VERB PARTICLE] The rain had eased off. [VERB PARTICLE] Kelly eased off his pace as they reached the elevator. [VERB PARTICLE noun] ease up 1. phrasal verb If something eases up, it is reduced in degree, speed, or intensity. The rain had eased up. [VERB PARTICLE] New figures indicate the recession may be easing up. [VERB PARTICLE] 2. phrasal verb If you ease up, you start to make less effort. He told supporters not to ease up even though he's leading in the presidential race. [VERB PARTICLE] Christie was easing up over the last 10m to finish third. [VERB PARTICLE] 3. phrasal verb If you ease up on someone or something, your behaviour or attitude towards them becomes less severe or strict. [informal] The manager does not intend to ease up on his players for some time. [V P on n] Officials have eased up on the press restrictions. [VERB PARTICLE + on] Collocations: consummate ease They won their remaining fixtures with consummate ease. Times, Sunday Times (2012) However, the world that he had once inhabited and through which he had once moved with such consummate ease was long gone. Times, Sunday Times (2015) He rapidly established his reputation as a barrister who could master his brief with consummate ease, but could also think on his feet. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The menthol smell in the tea can clear your nose when inhaled, as well as reduce muscle tension and pain to ease a headache. The Sun The stats alone may be ease your headache. Times, Sunday Times But while painkillers might ease your headache, there are potential side-effects. The Sun By paying 2.39, you have clearly eased his headaches. The Sun Stores try to ease the headaches by relaxing policies this time of year. Houston Chronicle Some states less affected by the virus recently began to ease some restrictions but most measures remain in place. Times,Sunday Times All these costs need to be carefully weighed in deciding when and how to ease the restrictions. Times,Sunday Times Ministers are under increasing pressure to begin to ease the restrictions that have been placed on businesses. Times,Sunday Times Cases are rising in 22 states including in 19 of the 38 that have eased some restrictions on activity. Times,Sunday Times Families need to be brought in to ease the transition, and someone sympathetic who will help to make the move less distressing. Times, Sunday Times The congregation concurred and offered salary continuation for six months to ease his transition. Christianity Today It also makes sense to ease the transition, through tax relief and other incentives, from unemployment to workforce. Times, Sunday Times It needs time, resources and, above all, the support of employers to ease the transition into employment. Times, Sunday Times The savings from cheap gas should be used to ease the transition to a low-carbon future. Times, Sunday Times The stations were set up as part of efforts to ease fears during the pandemic. Times,Sunday Times That has helped to ease fears about the health of the eurozone. Times, Sunday Times The result will ease fears often expressed by billions of mobile users. The Sun The start did nothing to ease fears that this could be a one-sided conclusion to the tournament. Times, Sunday Times But she will instead spend the weekend trying to ease fears about the exit terms. The Sun After a couple of minutes, dry your hands and very gently ease back the cuticles with a cuticle stick. The Sun (2009) The ideal method is to lift the whole plant and gently ease it apart with two garden forks placed back to back. Planning the Organic Herb Garden (1986) 'They gently eased him to his feet. The Sun (2012) With the round end of your dough scraper, gently ease the dough onto the tray. Times, Sunday Times (2009) And yet they are on their way, the memories of the last four years are still horribly vivid but gradually easing. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The transport problems have gradually eased after some evident difficulties over the first weekend, especially in ferrying crowds from Edinburgh to Glasgow. Times, Sunday Times (2014) There's a high chance of a slow improvement from mid-afternoon onwards - the rain will gradually ease and move away to the west and skies will begin to clear. Times, Sunday Times (2013) These will change your life: the ease of application, the incredible lightness, the unstickiness once it's on... and the fact that it doesn't bleed. Times, Sunday Times We have simple demands from an eyeliner - ease of application, smudgeability and longevity - and most brands fail to deliver all. Times, Sunday Times Ensuring that the dyes have the right mechanical propertiessuch as ease of application, durability, and resistance to humidity and other atmospheric stressesis a challenging task. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some lubricants are conveniently packaged for ease of application. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These lacquers were a huge improvement over earlier automobile and furniture finishes, both in ease of application and in colour retention. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There was an 11 per cent increase in feelings of attachment to the global community, possibly due to the ease of communication via the internet. Times, Sunday Times They extend to the ease of communication in the digital age. Times, Sunday Times They had put up a wooden palisade to the west of the redoubts, and dug a trench connecting the two redoubts, for ease of communications. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It has ease of entry and a flexible examination system as the main advantages. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Large sliding doors at the rear ensures ease of entry for passengers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It also uses 150 mm wider rear doors, for a more balanced design and ease of entry. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It had a wide track, and was lower to the ground for ease of entry and exit. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For ease of handling, and to ensure they don't take up too much room indoors, trim back the plants, then lift out of the ground. Times, Sunday Times At the rear, the fuselage extended below the rudder for ease of handling. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 On site, waste drums will be sequestered in baskets or containers for ease of handling. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For a short time, about 1980-1985, one-touch zooms were the dominant type, because of their ease of handling. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These can assist with ease of handling and to allow for larger text. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Despite their age, they are widely used in the developing world because of their rugged design, ease of maintenance and low operating costs. Times, Sunday Times For ease of maintenance, use a wooden floor in the sitting room, a vinyl covering in the kitchen and bathroom, and carpet in the bedrooms. Times, Sunday Times For ease of maintenance, train your wall plants up to the level of the first-floor windowsills. Times, Sunday Times For ease of maintenance, keep vigorous climbers separate on the wall. Times, Sunday Times Overall robustness and ease of maintenance have been improved. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As for security, a panic room and escape tunnels can give ease of mind. Times, Sunday Times All are advised to pursue their respective occupations with ease of mind. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Furthermore, regulation of this sort protects the firm from negative public opinion while providing the consumer with ease of mind. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It would damage the ease of movement we have and reduce the inflow of players. Times, Sunday Times Running tops are seamless, to avoid rubbing, leggings are engineered for support and ease of movement, and the fleece-lined jackets are windproof. Times, Sunday Times Accessibility and ease of movement are planned using algorithms and flow dynamics. Times, Sunday Times Here was a demonstration of how his longevity has been achieved: airy, soft fabrics draped across the body, promoting ease of movement. Times, Sunday Times More people than ever realise that increased flexibility means fewer injuries, greater ease of movement and a general sense of well-being. The Sun Alternatives are turnkey systems: complete systems assembled, integrated, and tested for functionality and configured for ease of use. The Scientist (2000) This quirky casserole pot has been ergonomically designed for ease of use. Times, Sunday Times (2008) A cute all-in-one package that offers good basic sound quality and genuine ease of use and installation. Times, Sunday Times (2010) He added that the ease of use meant clinics could also scan more patients in less time. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Among many reconstructive methods, alloplastic materials have attracted attention because of their safety and ease of use. 2016, 'The Role of Resorbable Plate and Artificial Bone Substitute in Reconstruction of Large Orbital Floor Defect', BioMed Research International They built 200 homes, which will help to ease poverty in one of the world's poorest nations. The Sun Other measures to ease poverty were popular. Times, Sunday Times During her grand days as a star in the 1840s, she was also active in charity to ease poverty. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Citizens in some of these states have responded by developing empowerment strategies to ease poverty through sustainable development. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was left to parishes (which in the poorer areas of the city had very little to spare), private individuals and institutions to ease poverty through voluntary work. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Analysts had expected it to ease slightly to 2.6 per cent. Times, Sunday Times With lockdown easing slightly this week they'll have them back next week. The Sun The pace of decline in house prices eased slightly last month as the number of inquiries by buyers stabilised, estate agents said. Times, Sunday Times Worries about deflation also appeared to have eased slightly. Times, Sunday Times The oil giant tumbled 11 per cent to a low last seen in 1997 before easing slightly - down 26p at 365.6. The Sun The rain and wind will slowly ease over Scotland and spread across central parts. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The message came as the PM unveiled a three-step programme to slowly ease the restrictions. The Sun (2020) Meanwhile, the annual rate of inflation eased more slowly than expected - from 4.7 per cent to 4.4 per cent. Times, Sunday Times (2010) But there are ways to ease stress in the workplace. The Sun (2016) Going on foot fires up neurons in the brain that ease stress. The Sun (2013) Here are a handful of sterling services that will ease the stress and make for a smooth move. Times, Sunday Times (2007) It affects people who are desperately ill, and their families who want to help to ease suffering. Times, Sunday Times While her cures have been vastly exaggerated, she doubtless did what she could to ease suffering, when no effective cures existed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It turns what would normally be a truly horrible scenario into a fun game, easing suffering, improving treatment and potentially speeding recovery from cancer. The Sun There are no known cures for these winter illnesses but there are loads of remedies that do ease symptoms. The Sun Weight loss will reduce load on the joint, and exercise to strengthen the muscles that support it can help ease symptoms too. Times, Sunday Times Previous studies have indicated merely that fish oils can ease symptoms. Times, Sunday Times It also appears to ease symptoms of lactose intolerance. Times, Sunday Times Cardamom can also relieve muscles cramps and ease symptoms of asthma. The Sun You can ease tension in a team or a family. The Sun The moon returns to your birth sign and gives you extra helpings of charm and empathy to ease tension at home or work. The Sun The ruling may ease tension between the world's two biggest democracies. Times, Sunday Times A go-ahead for a plan will ease tension. The Sun Vegetables and fruit also boost levels of hydration, which can ease tension. The Sun Walls of sandbags are being piled up to try to bolster the city's flood defences and canals are being dredged to ease the flow of floodwater out to sea. Times, Sunday Times Except for some rounding at the corners to ease the flow of traffic, the square today retains its 1835 shape. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 To ease the flow of logs, dams were built along the river to store water. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In order to deal with this, an 800 m long ditch was constructed to the sea that was routinely dredged to ease the flow of water. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A procurement strategy for information community technology could be put to a vote, easing the flow of intelligence. Times,Sunday Times It has resorted to paying factories to switch off equipment during peak periods to ease the load on the grid. Times, Sunday Times The horse will pull a speciallydesigned light aluminium carriage that has an electric motor to ease the load of about eight pupils going uphill. Times,Sunday Times Taking excess weight out of the car, such as the spare tyre and even driver, to ease the load ? Times, Sunday Times To ease the load, the eldest, aged three, has been sent away to a relative. Times,Sunday Times Giving up alcohol, for instance, helps ease the load on your liver, while cutting back on caffeine-rich drinks reduces stress on your nervous system and heart. The Sun Plenty of attacking flair to admire once the first goal had eased any nerves. The Sun It would have eased some nerves. Times, Sunday Times And after 13 minutes, he eased their nerves by reaching over for a rare eight-point try. The Sun Those charged with easing the nerves of the dressing room have generally done a good job. Times, Sunday Times To ease the pain, new engines improve fuel efficiency. Times, Sunday Times (2014) He was a pioneer in the use of transcutaneous nerve stimulation, which is used to ease the pain of childbirth. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Strong painkillers, such as gabapentin and pregabalin, might ease the pain better. The Sun (2015) There is no cure for osteoarthritis but there is significant evidence that acupuncture can ease pain and increase mobility of joints. Times, Sunday Times (2007) He needed a cortisone injection to ease the pain in a sore ankle. The Sun (2015) Whole landscapes filleted of their awkwardness to ease the passage of the puffer, and then everything passing mesmerically by like scenes on a screen. Times, Sunday Times This song begins and ends with chants reminiscent of a puja for the people who died, with prayers to ease their passage to another world... Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In order to ease her passage, this ceremony would be performed to invoke blessings. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The networking site also eases the passage of new recruits into the company by circulating information and advice. Times, Sunday Times He offered every player an equal opportunity, easing their passage into the squad, shielding them from external criticism and promising they would be retained if they performed. Times, Sunday Times Her promise to combine the force of the law with social programmes to ease the plight of the urban poor drew praise from activists. Times, Sunday Times It also aims to ease the plight of hostages' families at home. Times, Sunday Times Political pressures are mounting for measures to ease the plight of homeowners who are struggling to pay their mortgages. Times, Sunday Times He dismissed it as an ' exhibition' match in 2009 but admits that was a misguided attempt to ease the pressure and lower expectations. The Sun (2014) The budget cannot do much to ease the pressure on living standards. Times, Sunday Times (2017) It shouldn't ease pressure on the tobacco industry till smoking dies out. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Slightly better short-run growth projections are welcome and will ease pressure on the public finances. Times, Sunday Times (2018) The danger, however, as throughout the euro crisis, is that springier markets will further ease the pressure for reform. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Many banks are now introducing policies to ease the strain on junior employees and interns. Times, Sunday Times Teams will be allowed five subs per game rather than three to ease the strain on returning players. The Sun But further cost-effective steps such as better sleeping arrangements could be taken to ease the strain on doctors and the risk for patients. Times, Sunday Times Relenting slightly, the pirates untied him to ease the strain on his wrists. Times, Sunday Times With two wingers and two will outscore most teams and by pressuring opponents and forcing them back they will ease the strain on their slightly shaky defence. Times, Sunday Times This means fewer cars and lorries on the roads, easing traffic and cutting pollution. The Sun (2013) The city urgently needs a metro system to ease traffic congestion and roads across the country's challenging landscape require substantial investment. Times, Sunday Times (2015) However, the pound's recent recovery has eased worries that e2v's soaring dollar-denominated debt would result in a breach of its covenants. Times, Sunday Times That should ease worries that we are giving too much into foreign hands. The Sun Yesterday ministers said all winners will have to declare their independence in an 'oath of impartiality' in a bid to ease worries they will follow political agendas. The Sun Uniform manuscripts with many tools made for ease of reference, reading, and enunciation became necessary. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The scope of his book was comprehensive and its orderly arrangement made for ease of reference. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They therefore have three functions but for ease of reference they are commonly described as' rituals'. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The 22 axioms of this system are given individual names for ease of reference. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For ease of reference those officials affected by the disqualification will henceforth be called disqualified officials. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Elegance, charisma and a remarkable ease in front of an audience — none of that has dimmed with age. Times, Sunday Times Do a little virtual curtain-twitching and you can build up a profile of someone with remarkable ease online. Times, Sunday Times One of the best one-day cricketers in the world, he can turn from swashbuckler into stonewaller with remarkable ease. Times, Sunday Times Personable and honest, he forges lasting friendships with remarkable ease. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He wrote with remarkable ease, rarely changing a poem from its original version. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Most importantly, we have succeeded in integrating schools, universities, factories and places of entertainment with surprising ease and goodwill. Times, Sunday Times In the meantime, explore your options, since objectives that only recently seemed beyond your reach could soon be achieved with surprising ease. Times, Sunday Times While encounters are unlikely to be rational, address issues now and you'll resolve them with surprising ease. Times, Sunday Times This large, speckled bird with a 5in long, curved-down beak, launches itself into the air to sing - and goes up with surprising ease. Times, Sunday Times In retrospect, the acceptance of widescreen was accomplished with surprising ease, though of course it never replaced the standard academy ratio, which in 1953 became slightly larger and more rectangular. The Times Literary Supplement Flint knapping is a process that can be learned with relative ease. The Times Literary Supplement (2013) The other niggling annoyance is the relative ease with which you can knock your chums off platforms into the bottomless abyss. The Sun (2009) With relative ease, these could be accessed by anyone who possesses basic computer literacy. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The traffickers are able to elude the tiny coastguard fleet with relative ease. Times, Sunday Times (2015) They should all have qualified with relative ease. The Sun (2015) Translations: Chinese: 减缓 Japanese: 和らげる/和らぐ |
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