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, or eases 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。
▸easing /ˈiːzɪŋ/
noun
[, ]◆an easing of the tax rules 放宽税收规则◆We can expect to see an easing in inflation. 我们有望看到通货膨胀得到缓解。◆an easing bias/policy 偏见的缓解;放宽政策 ●ˌease ˈoff●ˌease ˈoff sthto start to become lower in value or level (使)贬值;降低◆There is evidence that consumer spending may be easing off. 有证据表明消费支出可能下降。●ˌease ˈup
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。