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cushion:软垫;靠垫 插画
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cushion

英 /ˈkʊʃən/  美 /ˈkʊʃən/
  • n. 软垫;靠垫A soft filled bag used for comfort or support.
  • v. 缓冲;减轻冲击To soften an impact or reduce a harmful effect.
  • n. 缓冲物;保障Something that protects against difficulty, loss, or sudden change.

She put a soft cushion behind her back.

她在背后放了一个柔软的靠垫。

Emergency savings can cushion the financial impact of unemployment and help families maintain their living standards.

应急储蓄可以减轻失业带来的经济冲击,帮助家庭维持生活水平。

搭配

soft cushion 柔软的靠垫cushion the impact 减轻冲击financial cushion 经济保障

辨析提示

动词常搭配impact或blow,表示减轻冲击。

词族

cushioned (adj.)、cushioning (n.)

生活英语词汇CEFR B1

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