词汇 cushion 在中文的含义

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cushion

US /ˈkʊʃ.ən/
UK /ˈkʊʃ.ən/
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名词

1.

靠垫, 坐垫

a bag of cloth stuffed with soft material, used for sitting on or leaning against

示例:
She fluffed the cushions on the sofa.
她把沙发上的靠垫拍松了。
He rested his head on a soft cushion.
他把头靠在一个柔软的垫子上。
2.

缓冲, 垫子, 保护物

something that protects against impact or provides a soft landing

示例:
The air bags provide a safety cushion in a car crash.
安全气囊在汽车碰撞中提供安全缓冲
The thick carpet acts as a sound cushion.
厚地毯起到隔音缓冲的作用。
3.

缓冲, 储备, 备用金

a sum of money kept in reserve

示例:
They have a financial cushion to fall back on.
他们有财务缓冲可以依靠。
The company built up a cash cushion during the good years.
公司在景气时期建立了现金储备

动词

1.

缓冲, 减轻, 缓和

to soften the effect of an impact or blow

示例:
The thick snow helped to cushion his fall.
厚厚的雪帮助缓冲了他的跌落。
The new policies are designed to cushion the impact of rising prices.
新政策旨在缓解物价上涨的影响。
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