cushion
US /ˈkʊʃ.ən/
UK /ˈkʊʃ.ən/

名词
1.
2.
缓冲, 垫子, 保护物
something that protects against impact or provides a soft landing
示例:
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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。
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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:
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They have a financial cushion to fall back on.
他们有财务缓冲可以依靠。
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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
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