ease off — to gradually become less intense, severe, or frequent
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to gradually become less intense, severe, or frequent
Pronunciation (IPA): /iːz ɔːf/
Korean meaning: 점점 줄어들다, 완화되다, 약해지다
Korean pronunciation: **이**즈 오프
Example Sentences
- My boss finally eased off after I explained I was working three jobs to pay for my pet hamster's yoga classes.
- The storm is expected to ease off by evening.
- He decided to ease off his intense workout routine after his muscles started filing a formal complaint.
ease off
NOUN//iːz ɔːf//
to gradually become less intense, severe, or frequent
to gradually become less intense, severe, or frequent
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The freeze begins to ease off in the gentle breeze!
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Origin
'ease'는 고대 프랑스어 'aise'(편안함)에서 유래되었고, 'off'와 결합하여 '압박에서 벗어나 편안해지다'는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“My boss finally eased off after I explained I was working three jobs to pay for my pet hamster's yoga classes.”
“The storm is expected to ease off by evening.”
“He decided to ease off his intense workout routine after his muscles started filing a formal complaint.”
“The company will ease off production during the summer months.”
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