easy adj. ⇨easy1 (Is it easy to make?)⇨easy2 (anything for an easy life)⇨friendly2 (enjoy an easy relationship)easy adv. ⇨take it/things easy⇨restverb
easy1
adjective
Is it easy to make?这个容易做吗？anything for an easy life使生活安逸舒适的东西easy ♦︎ simple ♦︎ straightforward ♦︎ effortless ♦︎ uncomplicated ♦︎ undemanding ♦︎ painless ♦︎ cushy ♦︎ plain sailingThese words all describe sth that is not difficult and that can therefore be done, obtained or understood without a lot of effort or problems.这些词均表示容易的、轻易的、不费力的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to be easy / simple / straightforward / plain sailing for sb◆to be easy / simple / straightforward / painless / plain sailing to do sth◆an easy / a simple / a straightforward / an undemanding / a cushy job◆an easy / a simple / a straightforward / an undemanding task◆an easy / a simple / a straightforward / a painless method◆an easy / a simple / a straightforward matter / decision / test / question◆There's no easy / simple / straightforward answer.◆relatively easy / simple / straightforward / uncomplicated / undemanding / painless◆apparently easy / simple / straightforward / effortless■easydone or obtained without a lot of effort or problems容易的；轻易的；不费力的◆It was a really easy exam.这次考试真容易。◆This encyclopedia is designed for quick and easy reference.这部百科全书的特点在于查阅资料快捷、方便。◆Their house isn't the easiest place to get to.去他们家可不容易。◆It can't be easy for her, on her own with the children.她一个人带着这些孩子绝非易事。◆Several schools are within easy reach(= not far away).几所学校都在附近。OPPdifficult,hard ⇨ difficult1▸ease
noun
[uncountable] ◆He passed the exam with ease.他轻而易举地通过了考试。◆The computer is popular for its good design and ease of use.这款电脑设计巧妙、简单易用，因而广受欢迎。OPPdifficulty ⇨ difficulty▸easily
adverb
◆The museum is easily accessible by car.开车可以方便地到达博物馆。◆Learning languages doesn't come easily to him.学语言对他来说不是件容易的事。■simpleeasy to understand or do because it contains very few, very basic parts or actions（因结构或操作简单）易于理解的，易做的◆I used a very simple method to obtain the answer.我用了非常简单的方法得出了答案。◆This machine is simple to use.这台机器操作很简单。◆Give the necessary information but keep it simple.说说基本情况，简单一点。◆ (especiallyspoken) We lost because we played badly. It's as simple as that.我们输了是因为我们打得不好，就这么简单。OPPcomplex,elaborate ⇨ complex, difficult ⇨ difficult1▸simplicity / /sɪmˈplɪsəti/ /
noun
[uncountable] ◆the relative simplicity of the new PC新型个人电脑的相对容易使用◆For the sake of simplicity, let's divide the discussion into two parts.为了方便起见，我们把讨论分成两部分。▸simply
adverb
◆Anyway, to put it simply, we still owe them £2 000.反正，简单地说，我们还欠他们2 000英镑。NOTE辨析 Easy or simple?Easy means 'not difficult': an easy test/task is one that causes you no problems because you have the ability and understanding to do it; some people might find it easy, but some might not, depending on their abilities. Simple means 'not complicated': a simple test/task is one that only needs very few, very basic actions and does not really depend on people's abilities.Easily means 'without having any difficulty'. * easy指容易的；easy test/task指测试或任务能够做到或可以理解，不会造成问题；容易与否因人而异，取决于能力高低。simple指不复杂；simple test/task指只需要几个基本步骤便可完成，不太取决于人的能力。easily指不费力地◆I can easily finish it tonight.我今晚就能轻松完成。Simply means 'without causing any difficulty of understanding'. * simply指简单易懂地◆The book explains grammar simply and clearly.该书把语法解释得简单、明了。■straightforwardeasy to do or understand because it contains nothing unexpected（因一切都在预期之内）简单的，易懂的◆It's a relatively straightforward process.那是个相对简单的过程。◆It's quite straightforward to get here from your house.从你家来这儿相当容易。OPPcomplicated,involved ⇨ complexNOTE辨析 Simple or straightforward?These two words are very similar in meaning and use. Collocates of both words include question, answer, case, matter, method, procedure and exercise. Something that is straightforward may not be quite as basic as sth that is simple but it causes no problems because there is nothing unusual or unexpected about it.这两个词的意义和用法很相似，都可以与question、answer、case、matter、method、procedure、exercise等词搭配。straightforward的浅易程度不如simple，但是也并不困难，因一切都符合常规或预期。■effortlessseeming to need little or no effort无需费力的；容易的◆She dances with effortless grace.她的舞蹈动作优美、轻松自如。◆He made playing the guitar look effortless.他弹起吉他来显得轻松自如。▸effortlessly
adverb
◆Your presentation must move effortlessly from one point to the next.你的报告必须从一个要点自然过渡到另一个要点。■uncomplicated [uncountable] (ratherformal) without any difficulty or confusion简单的；率真的；不混乱的◆It's an uncomplicated computer interface that is truly easy to use.那是个简单的计算机界面，非常容易操作。◆It came as a relief to hold a light, uncomplicated conversation with an ordinary guy.跟一个普通人轻松、直率地聊天，真是畅快。ⓘ Uncomplicated is used especially to talk about life, relationships and emotions. It can describe people who have uncomplicated relationships and emotions. * uncomplicated尤用来形容生活、关系和情感，指关系或情感简单、不复杂◆He was an easygoing, uncomplicated young man.他是个随和、率真的年轻人。It is also used in medical contexts to mean 'without medical complications'.在医学语境中，uncomplicated指无并发症的◆an uncomplicated pregnancy / birth无并发症妊娠／分娩OPPcomplicated ⇨ complex■undemanding (written) not needing a lot of effort or thought不费力的；不费神的；轻松容易的◆I wanted an undemanding job which would leave me free to pursue my hobbies.我想要找一个轻松的工作，使我有闲暇从事业余爱好。OPPdemanding ⇨ difficult1■painless (written) not unpleasant or difficult to do愉快的；轻松的；不难的◆The interview turned out to be relatively painless.结果这次面试还算轻松。■cushy / /ˈkʊʃi/ / (informal, oftendisapproving) very easy and pleasant; needing little or no effort轻松愉快的；安逸的；不费劲的◆His father found him a cushy job in the office.他父亲给他找了个在办公室里不用费心劳神的工作。■plain ˈsailing
idiom
simple and free from trouble顺利；一帆风顺◆If you get the measurements right, the rest of the job should be plain sailing.如果测量工作做对了，余下的事情应该会很顺利。
easy2
adjective
Is it easy to make?这个容易做吗？anything for an easy life使生活安逸舒适的东西➡ See also the entry for ⇨ slow另见slow条easy ♦︎ leisurely ♦︎ languid ♦︎ unhurried ♦︎ at leisure ♦︎ lazyThese words all describe people or activities that are comfortable and relaxed.这些词均表示舒适的、安逸的、放松的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an easy / a leisurely / a languid / an unhurried manner◆a leisurely / an unhurried / a lazy way◆an easy / a leisurely / a lazy day / morning / afternoon / time◆an easy / a leisurely / an unhurried pace◆an easy / a leisurely trip / stroll / ride / drive■easycomfortable, relaxed and not worried舒适的；安逸的；安心的◆I'll agree to anything for an easy life.只要有安逸舒适的生活，我什么都答应。◆His easy charm soon won her over.他潇洒自如的魅力让他很快赢得了她的支持。◆I don't feel easy about letting the kids go out alone.让孩子们自己出去我不放心。ⓘ Easy can be used to describe a person, their behaviour or their way of life. * easy可以形容人、人的行为或生活方式。OPPuneasy ⇨ worried■leisurely / /ˈleʒəli; NAmEˈliːʒərli/ [usually before noun] relaxed; done without hurrying不慌不忙的；慢悠悠的◆We went for a leisurely stroll after dinner.晚饭后我们悠然散步去了。◆They set off at a leisurely pace.他们步态悠闲地出发了。ⓘ Leisurely is most often used to talk about travelling without hurrying. * leisurely最常形容悠闲地出行◆a leisurely trip / stroll / ride / pace / drive悠闲的旅程／漫步／乘车旅行／步态／开车旅行It is also used to talk about a relaxed meal that is eaten without hurrying.还可以表示轻松悠然地用餐◆a leisurely breakfast / lunch / dinner轻松惬意的早餐／中餐／晚餐■languid /ˈlæŋgwɪd/ / (written) moving or speaking slowly in a graceful manner, without using too much energy（动作或说话）慢悠悠的，慵懒的◆She gave a languid wave of the hand.她懒洋洋地挥了挥手。◆'Ah, my dear,' said the languid voice.“喔，亲爱的。”那个懒洋洋的声音说道。ⓘ People's movements are often languid when it is too hot to be energetic. * languid常形容人们因天气炎热而变得慵懒的举动。■unhurried /ʌnˈhʌrid; NAmEʌnˈhɜːrid/ (written) relaxed; done without hurrying从容的；不慌不忙的◆His conversation was relaxed and unhurried.他的谈话轻松自在，不慌不忙。◆It's a quiet resort where life is taken at an easy, unhurried pace.那是个宁静的度假胜地，那里的生活安逸、从容。OPPhurried ⇨ quick■at ˈleisure
idiom
with no particular activities; free; without hurrying闲散；悠闲；从容◆Spend the afternoon at leisure in the city.下午在市里逛逛吧。◆Let's have lunch so we can talk at leisure.咱们吃午饭吧，边吃边聊。◆I suggest you take the forms away and read them at your leisure.我建议你把表格带回去，有空慢慢看。ⓘ At leisure is used especially with verbs relating to discussing sth, or deciding whether you like sth or whether it is good enough in a relaxed way, without anyone hurrying you for an answer. * at leisure尤与表示讨论或决定等词义的动词连用，指从容不迫地讨论或决定是否喜欢某事物或某事物是否称心等◆to discuss sth / talk / study sth / examine sth / look round / browse / try sth on at leisure悠闲地讨论某事／谈话／研究某事／检查某物／四周查看／浏览／试穿某物In British English, travel brochures often use at leisure to talk about periods when you are free to spend time as you want, when there are no activities planned.在英式英语中，旅游宣传单上常用at leisure指没有活动安排的自由活动时间。■lazynot involving much energy or activity; slow and relaxed悠闲的；无精打采的；懒洋洋的◆We spent a lazy day on the beach.我们在海滩上度过了悠闲的一天。◆She smiled a lazy smile.她慵懒地笑了笑。
friendly2
adjective
a friendly person/smile友善的人／微笑a friendly atmosphere/relationship友好的气氛／关系friendly ♦︎ cordial ♦︎ amicable ♦︎ easyThese words all describe a relationship or atmosphere that is pleasant and polite, not aggressive or full of arguments.这些词均表示关系友善的、和睦的或气氛亲切友好的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a friendly / a cordial / an amicable / an easy relationship◆friendly / cordial / amicable / easy relations◆a friendly / a cordial / an amicable meeting◆a friendly / cordial atmosphere◆to be on friendly / cordial / amicable / easy terms (with sb)■friendlytreating sb as a friend; (especially of the relationship between countries) not treating sb/sth as an enemy朋友似的；（尤指国与国之间的关系）友好的，和睦的◆The boss had a friendly chat with me about the problem after work.下班后老板跟我朋友似地聊起了那个问题。◆We soon became friendly with the couple next door.我们很快就和隔壁的夫妇相处融洽了。◆We were not on the friendliest of terms(= we were not friendly at all).我们关系不睦。◆The government has maintained friendly relations with the Japanese.政府与日本人保持友好关系。OPPhostile ⇨ aggressive1■cordial / /ˈkɔːdiəl; NAmEˈkɔːrdʒəl/ (formal) (of a relationship, meeting or atmosphere) friendly in a formal way（关系、会议或气氛）亲切友好的◆The talks took place in a cordial atmosphere.会谈在亲切友好的气氛中进行。■amicable /ˈæmɪkəbl/ / (of a relationship or the way an agreement is reached) polite and fairly friendly, without any quarrelling or aggression（关系或协议达成的方式）友善的，平和的◆The government and the union managed to reach an amicable settlement of the dispute.政府和工会总算就纠纷达成了和解。◆It was an amicable divorce.那次离婚是和平分手。■easy [only before noun](of sb's manner or a relationship) pleasant and friendly; not awkward（举止态度）随和的，平易近人的；（关系）轻松的，融洽的◆He had a very easy manner.他很容易相与。◆Their success at the game did not make for an easy relationship off court.在比赛中获胜并未使他们在场下的关系变得融洽。
rest
verb
rest ♦︎ relax ♦︎ hang out ♦︎ take it/things easy ♦︎ sit back ♦︎ unwind ♦︎ chill out ♦︎ potter ♦︎ put your feet upThese words all mean to sleep, do very little or just enjoy yourself, especially after a period of activity or illness.这些词均表示休息、放松。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to try to / help sb (to) rest / relax / unwind◆to just rest / relax / hang out / take it easy / sit back / unwind / potter◆to rest / relax / sit back a little / bit■rest [intransitive, transitive] to relax, sleep or do nothing after a period of activity or illness; to not use a part of your body for some time休息；放松◆The doctor told me to rest.医生叫我休息。◆Rest your eyes every half an hour.每过半小时让眼睛休息一下。◆I awoke feeling rested and refreshed.我醒来后感觉神清气爽，精力充沛。■relax [intransitive] to rest by doing sth enjoyable, especially after work or effort（尤指工作或辛苦后）放松，休息◆When I get home from work I like to relax with a glass of wine.我下班回到家里，喜欢喝杯葡萄酒放松放松。◆Just relax and enjoy the movie.放松心情，好好欣赏这部电影吧。 see also relax ⇨ relax1, relaxation ⇨ entertainment■ˌhang ˈout
phrasal verb
(hung, hung) (especially NAmE, informal) to spend time relaxing; to spend a lot of time in a particular place or with a particular group of people消遣放松；（和某些人）相聚玩乐，泡在某处◆Do we have to rush around today? I'd rather just hang out.我们今天要四处奔忙吗？我宁愿闲逛一下。◆The local kids hang out at the mall.当地的小青年常在商业中心闲荡。■ˌtake it ˈeasy■ˌtake things ˈeasy
idiom
(took, taken) (ratherinformal) to relax and avoid working too hard or doing too much放松；休息；不过分劳累◆The doctor told me to take it easy for a few weeks.医生叫我休息几周。■ˌsit ˈback
phrasal verb
(sitting, sat, sat) (ratherinformal) to relax, especially by not getting too involved in or anxious about sth袖手旁观（尤指不积极参与或不挂念某事）◆She's not the kind of person who can sit back and let others do all the work.她不是那种自己歇着，什么活儿都让别人干的人。ⓘ Sit back suggests that sb is resting and watching other people work. * sit back意味着某人自己休息，看其他人工作。■unwind / /ˌʌnˈwaɪnd/ / (unwound, unwound) [intransitive] to stop worrying or thinking about problems and start to relax放松，放轻松（指停止担心或思考问题）◆Listening to music helps me unwind after a busy day.听音乐使我在忙碌一天后放松下来。■ˌchill ˈout
phrasal verb
( chill) (informal) to relax by being lazy after working hard, especially with other people（尤指和其他人一起）慵懒地放松◆They like to chill out and listen to music after work.他们喜欢下班后放松一下，听听音乐。■potter [intransitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition总是与副词或介词连用) (BrE) to do things or move without hurrying, especially when you are doing sth that you enjoy and that is not important从容做事；悠然地做（喜爱的小事）；漫步；闲荡◆I spent the day pottering around the house.我在家里逍遥了一天。■put your ˈfeet up
idiom
(putting, put, put) (ratherinformal) to sit down and relax, especially with your feet raised and supported（尤指搁起双腿）坐下休息◆After a hard day's work, it's nice to get home and put your feet up.辛苦一天后回家搁起双腿休息是很惬意的。