eased
eased — verb
- easedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- easeds3rd person singular
- easedding-ing form
- easeddedpast simple
1. to make a problem, pain, or uncomfortable feeling less strong, or to become less
to make a problem, pain, or uncomfortable feeling less strong, or to become less strong by itself
The doctor gave Ezra some medicine to ease the pain in his knee.
ease + noun phrase for reducing physical pain
After talking to her friend, Lara's anxiety eased and she felt much calmer.
intransitive use: no object after ease
Daniel's team donated fifty laptops to ease the shortage of computers at the local school.
As the rain stopped, the traffic jam gradually eased and cars began to move again.
Valentina took a deep breath to ease the tension in her shoulders before the interview.
文法句型
ease + noun phrase (object is pain, tension, problem, etc.)
ease + adverb (the pain eased slowly)
用法筆記
Can be used transitively (someone eases something) or intransitively (something eases by itself). The transitive pattern is more common with an intentional subject; the intransitive pattern describes a natural change.
常見錯誤
2. to move someone or something slowly and carefully into, out of, or through a tig
to move someone or something slowly and carefully into, out of, or through a tight space, or to move in the same careful way
Noa carefully eased the large sofa through the narrow doorway into the living room.
ease + object + prepositional phrase (through/into)
The nurse eased the patient out of the wheelchair and onto the examination table.
ease + object + out of/onto
Imran eased his car into the tiny parking space between two vans.
Minh eased himself down the rocky slope, holding onto tree branches for balance.
The snake eased through a crack in the wall and disappeared into the garden.
文法句型
ease + noun phrase + prepositional phrase (into/out of/through)
ease + prepositional phrase
用法筆記
Often used with reflexive pronouns (ease yourself/himself into something) or with a direct object + prepositional phrase indicating the place or position. Common prepositions include into, out of, through, and onto.
常見錯誤
eased — noun
1. a state or feeling of being comfortable, relaxed, and free from worry, pain, or
a state or feeling of being comfortable, relaxed, and free from worry, pain, or difficulty
After a long week, Kofi relaxed with complete ease in his quiet hotel room.
collocation: with ease — comfortably
Justin answered all the exam questions with surprising ease and finished twenty minutes early.
with ease — without difficulty
Rania felt completely at ease during the job interview because the manager was so friendly.
The warm smile from the host put the nervous guests at ease right away.
Adisa plays the piano with such ease that the music sounds effortless and natural.
- comfort
stronger emphasis on physical well-being and pleasantness
- relaxation
focuses on the absence of tension and stress
- effortlessness
specifically the quality of being achieved without difficulty
- difficulty
the state of being hard to do or understand
- discomfort
physical or mental unease
文法句型
with ease
at ease
feel at ease
put someone at ease
用法筆記
This noun is uncountable and almost always appears in fixed phrases: 'with ease' (without difficulty), 'at ease' (relaxed/comfy), 'put/set someone at ease' (make someone feel comfortable). It is rarely used on its own outside these expressions.
常見錯誤
2. a way of standing in military practice, with legs slightly apart and hands held
a way of standing in military practice, with legs slightly apart and hands held behind the body, used when soldiers are not at strict attention; also the command to take this position
The sergeant shouted "At ease!" and the soldiers relaxed into the familiar standing posture.
command: 'At ease!' as a military order
During the long ceremony, the troops stood at ease with their hands behind their backs.
When the officer entered the room, the soldiers snapped from at ease to attention in one quick movement.
New recruits practised moving from attention to at ease until the position felt natural.
- attention
the strict military posture with the body straight, feet together, and arms at the sides
文法句型
stand at ease
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively in the fixed phrase 'at ease', either as a noun (referring to the posture) or as a command. The meaning is specific to military training and drill contexts; outside these, 'at ease' as a general phrase means feeling comfortable.