3. ease (1) n. 安逸,舒适 She is leading a life of ease. 她过着舒适安逸的生活。 (2)v. 减轻(痛苦,忧虑) The medicine eased his pain. 这药减轻了他的痛苦。
4. defend…against/ from 保卫……以免受;防御 We should defend the island against the enemy. 我们应该保卫这个岛免遭敌人的侵犯。
5. be likely to do 有可能……;有希望…… She is not likely to leave next week. 她下个星期不可能离开。 It’s very likely that he will not agree. 很有可能他不会同意。