ease into
Phrasal Verb
BritishAmericanAustralian
★★★★☆ Common
Neutral
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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