n.[U]

1. 容易；不費力
   Their team won the game with ease.

   他們隊輕鬆地贏了那場比賽。

2. 舒適；悠閒
   The retired couple lived a life of ease.

   這對退休夫婦過著安逸的生活。

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）放鬆，緩和

vt.

1. 減輕，緩和
   The aspirin eased his headache.

   阿斯匹靈減輕了他的頭痛。

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

   我告訴她孩子們平安無恙，讓她安心。

3. 小心地移置[O]

vi.

1. 減輕；緩和；放鬆[（+off）]
   The relationship between these two countries has eased.

   兩國之間的關係有所緩和。

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.