n.[U]

1. 容易；不费力
   Their team won the game with ease.

   他们队轻松地赢了那场比赛。

2. 舒适；悠闲
   The retired couple lived a life of ease.

   这对退休夫妇过着安逸的生活。

3. 自在，不拘束
   The hostess greeted her guests with ease.

   女主人自然大方地迎接客人。

4. （限制等的）放松，缓和

vt.

1. 减轻，缓和
   The aspirin eased his headache.

   阿斯匹林减轻了他的头痛。

2. 使安心，使舒适
   I eased her mind by telling her that the children were safe.

   我告诉她孩子们平安无恙，让她安心。

3. 小心地移置[O]

vi.

1. 减轻；缓和；放松[（+off）]
   The relationship between these two countries has eased.

   两国之间的关系有所缓和。

n.

v.

1. make or become less serious or severe.
   ▸make (something) easier; facilitate.
2. move carefully or gradually.
3. (ease off/up) do something with more moderation.
   ▸ (ease something away/down/off) Nautical  slacken a rope or sail slowly or gently.
4. (of share prices, interest rates, etc.) decrease in value or amount.