verb
to become or to make sth less unpleasant, severe, etc. （使）宽慰；缓解；减轻 ◆ They have started importing fuel to ease the shortage. 他们已开始进口燃料以缓解燃料短缺的问题。 ◆ He believes the pressure on the economy is easing. 他认为经济压力正在减缓。
to become or make sth lower in value or level （使）贬值；降低 ◆ Share prices eased back from yesterday's levels. 股价从昨天的水平回落了。 ◆ The shares eased 10¢ to $27.70. 股价下跌了 10 分，达到 27.70 元。
if a central bank eases , oreases interest rates, the rates become slightly lower降低（利率） ◆ There is a strong chance the Fed will ease rates by a quarter point. 美联储很可能会将利率降低 0.25 个百分点。
noun
to do sth in a more reasonable and less extreme way 放松；缓解 ◆ Directors were urged to ease up on pay (= not take such large pay rises) .董事们被力劝暂缓加薪。 ◆ You seem very tired—you should ease up a bit (= not work so hard) .你似乎很疲倦 ── 应该放松一点。
to become less strong, unpleasant, etc. 减轻；缓和；放松 ◆ The rate at which budgets are being cut is easing up. 削减预算的速度正在放慢。