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cushionnoun[C](SOFT THING)B1(USalsopillow)abagmade ofcloth,plastic, orleatherthat isfilledwithsoftmaterial, often has anattractivecover, and is usedespeciallyonchairsforsittingorleaningon: 垫子；座垫；靠垫 Shesankbackagainst/intothe cushions.她向后靠在垫子上。  pattonmania/iStock/Getty Images Plus/GettyImages cushion of air alayerofairoften used tosupportamachineorvehicle: 气垫Ahovercrafttravelson a cushion ofair.气垫船悬浮在气垫上行驶。 - Stuff the cushion and thensewup thefinalseam.
- Myauntwasbusystraighteningfurnitureandplumpingcushions.
- The cushionsblendwell with thecolourof thecarpet.
- The newyellowcushionsnicelyset off thepalegreenof thechaircovers.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrasesCushions & furniture coverings - antimacassar
- canopy
- loose covers
- pillow
- plump
- plush
- reupholster
- runner
- scatter cushion
- scatter rug
- slipcover
- soft furnishings
- soft goods
- table runner
- throw pillow
- throw rug
- upholster
- upholstered
- upholsterer
- upholstery
cushionnoun[C](EDGE)ingamessuch asbilliardsandsnooker, theraisededgearound theoutsideof theplayingtable: Thecueballbouncedback off the cushion. Ipottedaredalong the cushion into thecornerpocket. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrasesSnooker, pool & billiards - baize
- billiard
- billiard ball
- break
- break(something)off
- cannon
- carom
- cue
- frame
- miscue
- pocket
- pool
- pot
- rack
- re-rack
- re-spot
- snooker
- snooker ball
- triangle
See more results » cushionnoun[C](PROTECTION)C2something that makes theeffectsof abadsituationlesssevere: 起保护（或缓冲）作用的事物 You shouldaimtobuildup a cushion ofmoneyincaseofemergencies.你应该尽量留一些应急的钱。 SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrasesMaking things better - add salt tosomethingidiom
- allay
- alleviate
- alleviation
- ameliorate
- cultivate
- liven(something)up
- lubricate
- make a differenceidiom
- make a world of differenceidiom
- makesomeone/somethingover
- relieve
- revitalize
- revivify
- revolutionize
- salvage
- salve
- save the dayidiom
- sharpen
- tonic
See more results » to make theeffectorforceof somethingsofter: 对（某事物的影响或力量）起缓冲作用Thesoftgrasscushioned hisfall.柔软的草地减缓了他摔落时的冲力。 Thestrikercushioned theballon hischestandturnedandvolleyedit into thenet. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrasesDefending and protecting - anti-bug
- anti-mosquito
- baby
- bandobast
- bastion
- buffer
- defence
- defend
- harbour
- have (got)someone'sbackidiom
- hold off
- inoculation
- killsomeonewith kindnessidiom
- mollycoddle
- shield
- splashproof
- takesomeoneunderyourwingidiom
- watch list
- watchyourbackidiom
- wing
See more results » cushionnoun[C](SOFT THING)B1(USalsopillow)abagmade ofcloth,plastic, orleatherthat isfilledwithsoftmaterial, often has anattractivecover, and is usedespeciallyonchairsforsittingorleaningon 垫子；座垫；靠垫Shesankbackagainst/intothe cushions.她向后靠在垫子上。 cushion of air alayerofairoften used tosupportamachineorvehicle 气垫Ahovercrafttravelson a cushion ofair.气垫船悬浮在气垫上行驶。 - Stuff the cushion and thensewup thefinalseam.
- Myauntwasbusystraighteningfurnitureandplumpingcushions.
- The cushionsblendwell with thecolourof thecarpet.
- The newyellowcushionsnicelyset off thepalegreenof thechaircovers.
cushionnoun[C](PROTECTION)C2something that makes theeffectsof abadsituationlesssevere 起保护（或缓冲）作用的事物You shouldaimtobuildup a cushion ofmoneyincaseofemergencies.你应该尽量留一些应急的钱。 to make theeffectorforceof somethingsofter 对（某事物的影响或力量）起缓冲作用Thesoftgrasscushioned hisfall.柔软的草地减缓了他摔落时的冲力。 cushion| American Dictionaryalarge, usuallysquarebagfilledwithsoftmaterial, used as amovablepartof achairorsofa, forsittingon orrestingyourback against, or asimilarbutsmallerbagused to make yourself morecomfortablewhilesitting: Shesankback against thesofacushions. tosoftenorprotectsomeone or something from theeffectsof afall,movingtooquicklyinto something,sittingorlyingon a hardobject, etc.: Thesoftgrasscushioned hisfall(= made ithurtless). cushion| Business Englishto make theeffectorforceof something lesssevere: For twoyearssubsidieshave cushioned theimpactofacceleratinginflation. cushion sb/sth against sthGovernments can usefiscalpolicyto cushion theeconomyagainstfuturerecessions. cushion the blow to make abadsituationlesssevere: Earningsexpectationsareworsening, butinterestratesare notexpectedtofallto cushion theblow. something that makes theeffectsof abadsituationlesssevere: You shouldaimtobuildup a cushion of threemonths'incomeinyoursavingsaccount, foremergencies. Examplesofcushioncushion They have cushions that vary from short and squat, to more elongate and obovate.From theCambridge English Corpus In squatter cushions, the steep and narrow area surrounding the scar shows no ornamentation.From theCambridge English Corpus At some clubs, indeed, the dancers brought tapestry cushions embroidered with their names.From theCambridge English Corpus There are cushions made out of materials appropriate to the nature and technology theme and you can almost shut yourself in.From theCambridge English Corpus No specimen showed intimal cushions but little diffuse intimal thickening was present in 10 of 14 cases.From theCambridge English Corpus By adding to its rigidity it supports the closing mechanism by the endocardial cushions as long as valves have not yet developed.From theCambridge English Corpus Older staff facing structural and technological change in the workplace could bow out ' gracefully ', cushioned by lump sum payments and secure pensions.From theCambridge English Corpus However, these studies have been conducted on a variety of animal models, and without comparison between the two types of cushions.From theCambridge English Corpus A review of the literature has revealed differential gene expression between the atrio-ventricular and outflow tract cushions.From theCambridge English Corpus The majority result from the defective formation and fusion of endocardial cushions, leading to malformation of the septa and valves.From theCambridge English Corpus The cushions are mostly 12-14 mm wide but vary considerably in shape and length.From theCambridge English Corpus The area behind the range was filled with cushions, a post-prandial chill-out space.From theCambridge English Corpus During this meal he dined at a low round table of tinned copper, the sini, and sat on cushions on the floor.From theCambridge English Corpus Prominent lateral lines extend from scars in elongate cushions, but not in squatter cushions.From theCambridge English Corpus Lower angle acute in more elongate cushions, becoming obtuse in squatter cushions.From theCambridge English Corpus These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. |