Definitions
v. To make pain, difficulty, or worry less severe.
减轻；缓解
n. Freedom from difficulty, effort, or worry.
轻松；自在
v. To move something slowly and carefully into a position.
小心缓慢地移动
Example
A warm bath helped ease the pain in my shoulders.
洗个热水澡帮助缓解了我的肩痛。
Improving public transport could ease traffic congestion while making employment opportunities more accessible to suburban residents.
改善公共交通可以缓解交通拥堵，同时让郊区居民更容易获得就业机会。
Collocations
- ease the pain
- ease congestion
- with ease
- at ease
Word family
- easy (adj.)
- easily (adv.)
- uneasy (adj.)
Synonyms
- alleviate
- relieve
Antonyms
- aggravate
Usage tip
with ease指毫不费力；at ease指自在放松。
FAQ
- What does ease mean?
- To make pain, difficulty, or worry less severe. Freedom from difficulty, effort, or worry. To move something slowly and carefully into a position.
- How is ease pronounced?
- UK /iːz/, US /iːz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
