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单词 easy
释义

easy

UK /ˈiːzi/

Word Forms

adjectiveeasy
comparativeeasier
superlativeeasiest

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    not difficult to do, or not needing much work

    Finding somewhere to live in London isn’t easy.

    easy to do:

    This cake is very easy to make.

    It’s quite an easy game to learn.

    it is easy to do something:

    It is not always easy to find good teaching materials in this field.

    quite/fairly/relatively easy:

    I’ll show you how to work the till – it’s quite easy.

    an easy way to do something:

    The easiest way to get to Hertford is on the train.

    make something easy:

    We all thought computers would make our jobs easier.

    Synonyms and related words

    Easy to do and to be easy
    1. 1a
      not difficult to know, understand, or believe

      Here’s an easy question to start with.

      easy to do:

      His explanations are clear and easy to follow.

      it is easy to see:

      It is easy to see why she likes him.

      Synonyms and related words

      Straightforward and easy to understand
    2. 1b
      used about something that is easy to do but may not be the best thing to do

      It’s no good just making a few quick easy decisions.

      easy answer:

      There are no easy answers to the problems of our cities.

      Synonyms and related words

      Easy to do and to be easy
    3. 1c
      an easy time is one when you have very few problems or worries
      have an easy time (of it):

      Jill hasn’t had an easy time of it since her divorce.

      have an easy day/week/year:

      Luckily, I’d had an easy day at the office, so I wasn’t tired.

      Synonyms and related words

      Pleasant, enjoyable and relaxing
  2. 2
    an easy way of behaving shows that you are happy, confident, and not worried about anything

    He’d always admired Doug’s easy charm.

    Synonyms and related words

    Calm and relaxed
    Synonyms and related words

    Confident and proud

phrases

be/feel easy (in your mind)
get/be given an easy ride
easy money/pickings
easy on the eye/ear
an easy target
the easy way out
I’m easy
it is all too easy (for someone) to do something
it is easy (for someone) to do something
on easy street
that’s easy for you to say
within easy walking/driving distance

easy

US /ˈizi/

Word Forms

adjectiveeasy
comparativeeasier
superlativeeasiest

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    not difficult to do, or not needing much work

    Finding somewhere to live in New York isn’t easy.

    easy to do:

    This cake is very easy to make.

    It’s a pretty easy game to learn.

    it is easy to do something:

    It is not always easy to find good teaching materials in this field.

    an easy way to do something:

    The easiest way to get to Hartford is on the train.

    make something easy:

    We all thought computers would make our jobs easier.

    quite/fairly/relatively easy:

    I’ll show you how to work the register – it’s quite easy.

    Synonyms and related words

    Easy to do and to be easy
    1. 1a
      not difficult to know, understand, or believe

      Here’s an easy question to start with.

      easy to do:

      His explanations are clear and easy to follow.

      it is easy to see:

      It is easy to see why she likes him.

      Synonyms and related words

      Straightforward and easy to understand
    2. 1b
      used about something that is easy to do but may not be the best thing to do

      It’s no good just making a few quick easy decisions.

      easy answer:

      There are no easy answers to the problems of our cities.

      Synonyms and related words

      Easy to do and to be easy
    3. 1c
      an easy time is one when you have very few problems or worries
      have an easy day/week/year:

      Luckily, I’d had an easy day at the office, so I wasn’t tired.

      have an easy time (of it):

      Jill hasn’t had an easy time of it since her divorce.

      Synonyms and related words

      Pleasant, enjoyable and relaxing
  2. 2
    an easy way of behaving shows that you are happy, confident, and not worried about anything

    He’d always admired Doug’s easy charm.

    Synonyms and related words

    Calm and relaxed
    Synonyms and related words

    Confident and proud
  3. 3
    informal old-fashionedsomeone who is easy has a lot of sexual partners
    Synonyms and related words

    Having a lot of sexual partners

phrases

be/feel easy (in your mind)
get/be given an easy ride
easy money/pickings
easy on the eye/ear
an easy target
the easy way out
I’m easy
it is all too easy (for someone) to do something
it is easy (for someone) to do something
on easy street
that’s easy for you to say
within easy walking/driving distance

easy

UK /ˈiːzi/

Word Forms

comparativeeasier
superlativeeasiest


phrases
  • breathe​/​rest easy

    1
    to relax and stop feeling worried

    Just three more questions and then you can breathe easy.

    I won’t rest easy until I get my passport back.

    Synonyms and related words

    To rest, relax or do nothing
  • something comes easy (to someone)

    1
    used for saying that it is not hard for someone to do something
    Synonyms and related words

    Easy to do and to be easy
  • easier said than done

    informal
    1
    used for saying that something is a good idea but will be difficult to achieve

    Some people want the UN to withdraw, but that’s easier said than done.

    Synonyms and related words

    Difficult to do and involving a lot of effort
  • easy come, easy go

    spoken
    1
    used for saying that someone has spent money quickly, after getting it easily, and that they should not worry because they have spent it
    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe spending behaviour
  • easy does it

    spoken
    1
    used for telling someone to do something carefully or gently, especially when they are moving something large
    Synonyms and related words

    Ways of warning or advising someone
  • go easy on someone

    mainly spoken
    1
    to not be very angry or severe when you are dealing with someone

    Go easy on her: she’s only a kid.

    Synonyms and related words

    To treat someone with great or excessive care or kindness
  • go easy on​/​with something

    mainly spoken
    1
    used for telling someone not to use, eat, or drink too much of something

    Didn’t the doctor tell you to go easy on the salt?

    Synonyms and related words

    Ways of warning or advising someone
  • take it easy

    1. 1
      informalto rest and not do things that will make you tired

      Take it easy and don’t tire yourself out.

      Synonyms and related words

      To rest, relax or do nothing
    2. 2
      spokenused for telling someone to be calm when they are upset or annoyed

      Hey, cool down! Take it easy.

      Synonyms and related words

      Ways of telling someone not to worry or be upset
    3. 3
      mainly Americanspokenused for saying goodbye to someone

      I’ll talk to you later. Take it easy. Bye.

      Synonyms and related words

      Ways of saying goodbye

easy

US /ˈizi/

Word Forms

comparativeeasier
superlativeeasiest


phrases
  • breathe​/​rest easy

    1
    to relax and stop feeling worried

    Just three more questions and then you can breathe easy.

    I won’t rest easy until I get my passport back.

    Synonyms and related words

    To rest, relax or do nothing
  • something comes easy (to someone)

    1
    used for saying that it is not hard for someone to do something
    Synonyms and related words

    Easy to do and to be easy
  • easier said than done

    informal
    1
    used for saying that something is a good idea but will be difficult to achieve

    Some people want the UN to withdraw, but that’s easier said than done.

    Synonyms and related words

    Difficult to do and involving a lot of effort
  • easy come, easy go

    spoken
    1
    used for saying that someone has spent money quickly, after getting it easily, and that they should not worry because they have spent it
    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe spending behavior
  • easy does it

    spoken
    1
    used for telling someone to do something carefully or gently, especially when they are moving something large
    Synonyms and related words

    Ways of warning or advising someone
  • go easy on someone

    mainly spoken
    1
    to not be very angry or severe when you are dealing with someone

    Go easy on her: she’s only a kid.

    Synonyms and related words

    To treat someone with great or excessive care or kindness
  • go easy on​/​with something

    mainly spoken
    1
    used for telling someone not to use, eat, or drink too much of something

    Didn’t the doctor tell you to go easy on the salt?

    Synonyms and related words

    Ways of warning or advising someone
  • take it easy

    1. 1
      informalto rest and not do things that will make you tired

      Take it easy and don’t tire yourself out.

      Synonyms and related words

      To rest, relax or do nothing
    2. 2
      spokenused for telling someone to be calm when they are upset or annoyed

      Hey, cool down! Take it easy.

      Synonyms and related words

      Ways of telling someone not to worry or be upset
    3. 3
      spokenused for saying goodbye to someone

      I’ll talk to you later. Take it easy. Bye.

      Synonyms and related words

      Ways of saying goodbye
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