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cushion

UK //ˈkʊʃ.ən//US //ˈkʊʃ.ən//

词源

源自中古英语 'cusshin',来自古法语 'coissin',最终源于拉丁语 'coxinum'(意为“臀部垫”)。

noun

❶ 指柔软的物品,通常用于坐、靠或装饰,以提供舒适感或保护。常见于沙发、椅子或地板上。

“She placed a cushion on the chair to make it more comfortable.”

(她在椅子上放了一个靠垫,让它更舒适。)

“The baby sat on a soft cushion while playing.”

(宝宝坐在柔软的垫子上玩耍。)

❶ 比喻某种缓冲或保护作用,用于减轻冲击或压力。

“Savings can act as a financial cushion during emergencies.”

(储蓄可以在紧急情况下作为财务缓冲。)

“The thick carpet provided a cushion for the falling glass.”

(厚地毯为掉落的玻璃提供了缓冲。)

同义词:pillow, pad, buffer, support

verb

❶ 通过某种方式减轻冲击、压力或负面影响,使其不那么严重或明显。

“The government tried to cushion the impact of the tax increase.”

(政府试图减轻增税的影响。)

“She cushioned the blow by breaking the news gently.”

(她委婉地透露消息,以减轻打击。)

同义词:soften, mitigate, alleviate, absorb

常见短语

cushion the blow — 减轻打击或坏消息的负面影响,使其更容易接受。

“He tried to cushion the blow by offering help after the layoff.”

(他试图通过裁员后提供帮助来减轻打击。)