ease into

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral
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Meaning: To start something gradually

逐步进入、慢慢开始
Empezar gradualmente, ir entrando poco a poco
徐々に始める、ゆっくり馴染む
서서히 시작하다, 천천히 적응하다

To begin something gently without rushing.

不急躁地、轻柔地开始做某事。
Comenzar algo suavemente sin prisas.
急がずに優しく何かを始めること。
서두르지 않고 부드럽게 무언가를 시작하는 것.
Base verb: ease
Particle: into
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. Ease into the exercise routine.
    慢慢开始锻炼
    Empieza la rutina de ejercicios poco a poco
    運動を徐々に始めて
    운동을 서서히 시작해.
  2. She eased into the conversation.
    她缓缓加入了对话
    Entró en la conversación con suavidad
    彼女はゆっくりと会話に入っていった
    그녀는 자연스럽게 대화에 합류했다.
  3. He eased into his new role.
    他逐渐适应了新角色
    Se fue adaptando gradualmente a su nuevo puesto
    彼は新しい役割に徐々に馴染んでいった
    그는 새로운 역할에 천천히 적응해 갔다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: gradual, gentle, starting

Tone: calm

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  • Ease into
    慢慢进入
    Ir entrando poco a poco
    徐々に始める
    서서히 시작하다

Origin & History

From making transitions easy.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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