ease
Meaning: Absence of difficulty or effort; comfort; to make less severe
Ease as a noun means freedom from difficulty, effort, or discomfort. As a verb, it means to make something less painful, severe, or difficult, or to move carefully and gradually. The phrase 'at ease' means relaxed and comfortable, often used as a military command.
Examples
- She passed the exam with ease. 她轻松地通过了考试。Aprobó el examen con facilidad.彼女は楽々と試験に合格しました。그녀는 시험에 수월하게 합격했습니다.
- The medicine should ease the pain within an hour. 这种药应该在一小时内缓解疼痛。El medicamento debería aliviar el dolor en una hora.薬は1時間以内に痛みを和らげるはずです。약이 1시간 이내에 통증을 완화시켜 줄 것입니다.
- He eased the car into the tight parking space. 他小心翼翼地把车停进狭窄的停车位。Metió el coche con cuidado en el apretado espacio de aparcamiento.彼は慎重に車を狭い駐車スペースに入れました。그는 조심스럽게 차를 좁은 주차 공간에 넣었습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'aise' meaning 'comfort, pleasure, well-being', possibly from Latin 'adjacens' (lying near, neighbouring) — suggesting comfort from convenient surroundings. Related to 'easy', 'disease' (lack of ease), and 'appease'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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