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单词 ease
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ease

Yet these obviously fake painkillers have been found to significantly ease chronic back pain.It was found to be a less controversial way to just ease them out.So why not look at more inventive ways of easing the burden?Within a few moments the pain was easing.But there are ways to ease stress in the workplace.We are eased back into real life by the pubs and the little stalls selling food and gadgets.You glide through life with ease.They’re also programming the bacteria to have a limited life span to ease any concerns about introducing genetically engineered microbes into the environment.But such ease of manner, such confidence.The oil is already known to ease arthritis.She seems less at ease as the character gets older.They are said to be trying to ease her back into a normal life.There was a warmth in his voice and an ease of manner that took me aback.Work your fingers gently under the skin carefully easing it away from the meat.Nor does the worry ease for a minute for their families at home.The ear cups pivot for extra ease and comfort.We have lifted our speed up to maximum and then slowly ease it down.Its toxicity lies in the way it both eases the burden of proof and widens the definition.There was a contradiction with the ease of my life and the difficulty of theirs.There are drugs that can help ease nerve pain.Having the other couple there certainly helped to ease the difficulty.To ease the tax burden on single income families?This should ease the anxiety for him.Use this fact to ease your awkwardness in the company of people who are dying.They were totally at ease talking about their age difference.The overwhelming bulk of the quantitative easing programme has involved buying gilts.As a result of these processes we are able to remove ourselves from the physical threat with ease and increased speed.Maybe your concerns will ease off.For ease of reference they are all set out on page 74 of his book.The law-abiding majority will rightly worry about the ease with which the police can access confidential data.This was highlighted by job insecurities persisting in October and growth of workplace activity easing to only a marginal pace.

In other languages
ease

British English: ease VERB
If something unpleasant eases or if you ease it, it is reduced in degree, speed, or intensity.
Tensions had eased.
  • American English: ease
  • Brazilian Portuguese: diminuir
  • Chinese: 减缓
  • European Spanish: calmarse
  • French: diminuer
  • German: nachlassen
  • Italian: attenuare
  • Japanese: 和らげる/和らぐ
  • Korean: 완화되다
  • European Portuguese: diminuir
  • Latin American Spanish: calmarse

All related terms of 'ease'

Chinese translation of 'ease'

ease

(iːz)

n (u)

  1. (= easiness) 容易 (róngyì)
  2. (= comfort) 安适(適) (ānshì)

vt

  1. (= reduce)
    1. [pain, problem] 减(減)轻(輕) (jiǎnqīng)
    2. [tension] 缓(緩)和 (huǎnhé)

vi

  1. (= lessen) [tension] 缓(緩)和 (huǎnhé)
  2. [pain, grief] 减(減)轻(輕) (jiǎnqīng)
  3. [rain, snow] 减(減)弱 (jiǎnruò)
    to be/feel at ease 放松(鬆) (fàngsōng)
    (stand) at ease! (Mil) 稍息! (shàoxī!)
    with ease 不费(費)吹灰之力 (bù fèi chuī huī zhī lì)
    to ease sth in/out 交换(換) (jiāng mǒuwù mànmàn nuórù/nuóchū)

All related terms of 'ease'

(noun) 
Definition
lack of difficulty
For ease of reference, only the relevant extracts of the regulations are included.
Synonyms
straightforwardness
simplicity
The apparent simplicity of his plot is deceptive.
readiness
the warmth of his personality and the readiness of his wit
(noun) 
Definition
freedom from poverty
She lived a life of ease.
Synonyms
comfort
I tried to find some words of comfort to offer her.
luxury
Relax in the luxury of a Roman-style bath.
leisure
I was working constantly, with little or no leisure.
relaxation
You should be able to find the odd moment for relaxation.
prosperity
a life of peace and prosperity
affluence
rest
I feel in need of some rest.
repose
The atmosphere is one of repose.
restfulness
Opposites
pain
,
difficulty
,
poverty
,
discomfort
,
hardship
,
irritation
,
tribulation
(noun) 
Definition
freedom from discomfort or worry
Qigong exercises promote ease of mind and body.
Synonyms
peace of mind
peace
All I want is a bit of peace and quiet.
content
Once he'd retired, he could potter about the garden to his heart's content.
quiet
He wants some peace and quiet.
comfort
happiness
I think she was looking for happiness.
enjoyment
serenity
a wonderful feeling of peace and serenity
tranquillity
He has a tranquillity and maturity that I desperately need.
contentment
I cannot describe the feeling of contentment that was with me at that time.
calmness
quietude
Opposites
tension
,
disturbance
,
discomfort
,
agitation
,
awkwardness
,
clumsiness
(noun) 
Co-stars particularly appreciate his ease on the set.
Synonyms
naturalness
informality
He was overwhelmed by their cheerfulness and friendly informality.
freedom
His freedom of manner ran contrary to the norm.
liberty
Three convictions meant three months' loss of liberty.
unaffectedness
unconstraint
unreservedness
relaxedness
Opposites
constraint
,
formality
,
awkwardness
,
clumsiness
(verb) 
Definition
to make or become less difficult or severe
I made her a hot water bottle to ease the pain.
Synonyms
relieve
Drugs can relieve much of the pain.
calm
She took a deep breath to calm her nerves.
moderate
soothe
He would take her in his arms and soothe her.
lessen
alleviate
A great deal can be done to alleviate back pain.
appease
Cash is on hand to appease mounting frustration.
lighten
He felt the need to lighten the atmosphere.
lower
allay
He did what he could to allay the children's fears.
relax
Rules governing student conduct have been relaxed in recent years.
still
Her crying slowly stilled.
The people's voice has been stilled.
mitigate
ways of mitigating the effects of an explosion
assuage
She was trying to assuage her guilt.
pacify
Is this just something to pacify the critics?
mollify
tranquillize
The powerful drug is used to tranquillize patients.
palliate
Certain drugs can palliate the main symptoms.
Opposites
irritate
,
worsen
,
exacerbate
,
aggravate
(verb) 
Definition
to make or become less difficult or severe
The heavy snow had eased a little.
Synonyms
reduce
Consumption is being reduced by 25 per cent.
moderate
The crisis has moderated somewhat.
weaken
Her opponents believe that her authority has been fatally weakened.
diminish
Federalism is intended to diminish the power of the central state.
decrease
The medication is said to decrease the risk of heart attack.
slow down
dwindle
The factory's workforce has dwindled.
lessen
The burden will lessen if you ask someone for help.
die down
The controversy is unlikely to die down.
abate
The storms soon abated.
slacken
Inflationary pressures continued to slacken last month.
grow less
de-escalate
(verb) 
Definition
to move into or out of a place or situation slowly and carefully
I eased my way towards the door.
Synonyms
move carefully
edge
He edged closer to the door.
guide
She guided the plane down the runway and took off.
slip
inch
slide
creep
The rabbit crept off and hid in a hole.
squeeze
steer
manoeuvre
We attempted to manoeuvre the canoe closer to him.
(verb) 
Definition
to make or become less difficult or severe
The information pack is designed to ease the process of making a will.
Synonyms
facilitate
The new airport will facilitate the development of tourism.
further
Education needn't only be about furthering your career.
aid
Calcium may aid the prevention of dental decay.
forward
He forwarded their cause with courage, skill and humour.
smooth
smoothing the path towards a treaty
assist
a chemical that assists in the manufacture of proteins
speed up
simplify
fast-track
make easier
expedite
We will do all we can to expedite the procedure
lessen the labour of
Opposites
hinder
, retard

phrases

See at ease

Phrasal verbs

See ease off
See ease up on someone
See ease up on something
See ease up or off
See with ease

Additional synonyms

in the sense of abate
Definition
to make or become less strong
The storms soon abated.
Synonyms
decrease,
decline,
relax,
ease,
sink,
fade,
weaken,
diminish,
dwindle,
lessen,
slow,
wane,
subside,
ebb,
let up,
slacken,
attenuate,
taper off
in the sense of aid
Calcium may aid the prevention of dental decay.
Synonyms
promote,
help,
further,
forward,
encourage,
favour,
facilitate,
pave the way for,
expedite,
smooth the path of,
assist the progress of
in the sense of allay
Definition
to reduce (fear, doubt, or anger)
He did what he could to allay the children's fears.
Synonyms
reduce,
quiet,
relax,
ease,
calm,
smooth,
relieve,
check,
moderate,
dull,
diminish,
compose,
soften,
blunt,
soothe,
subdue,
lessen,
alleviate,
appease,
quell,
mitigate,
assuage,
pacify,
mollify

Synonyms of 'ease'

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