cushion
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A cushion is a fabric case filled with soft material, which you put on a seat to make it more comfortable. 坐垫
...a velvet cushion. …一个天鹅绒坐垫。
2. N-COUNT A cushion is a soft pad or barrier, especially one that protects something. 软垫
The company provides a styrofoam cushion to protect the tablets during shipping. 该公司提供一种聚苯乙烯泡沫塑料垫层用来在装运时保护牌匾。
3. N-COUNT Something that is a cushion against something unpleasant reduces its effect. 缓解物
Welfare provides a cushion against hardship. 福利给困苦提供了一个缓解。
4. V-T Something that cushions an object when it hits something protects it by reducing the force of the impact. 缓冲
There is also a new steering wheel with an energy-absorbing rim to cushion the driver's head in the worst impacts. 还有新式方向盘,其边缘具有减震功能在最严重的冲击中缓冲保护司机的头部。
5. V-T To cushion the effect of something unpleasant means to reduce it. 缓解
They said Western aid was needed to cushion the blows of vital reform. 他们说需要西方国家的援助以缓解重大变革的冲击。
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cushion /ˈkʊʃən/ (cushioning,cushioned,cushions)
剑桥词典
- Stuff the cushion and then sew up the final seam .
- My aunt was busy straightening furniture and plumping cushions.
- The cushions blend well with the colour of the carpet .
- The new yellow cushions nicely set off the pale green of the chair covers .
cushion noun [C] (SOFT THING)
B1 (US also pillow)a bag made of cloth , plastic , or leather that is filled with soft material , often has an attractive cover , and is used especially on chairs for sitting or leaning on
垫子;座垫;靠垫
She sank back against/into the cushions. 她向后靠在垫子上。
也见 pincushion
cushion of air
a layer of air often used to support a machine or vehicle
气垫
A hovercraft travels on a cushion of air . 气垫船悬浮在气垫上行驶。
例句
cushion noun [C] (PROTECTION)
something that makes the effects of a bad situation less severe起保护(或缓冲)作用的事物
You should aim to build up a cushion of money in case of emergencies . 你应该尽量留一些应急的钱。 返回 cushion