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cushion
5 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural cushions
plural cushions
Learner's definition of CUSHION
[count]
1
: a soft object or part that is used to make something (such as a seat) more comfortable or to protect a surface from damage : a soft pillow, pad, etc.软垫；软枕 — see picture at living room
- a seat/sofa cushion坐垫；沙发垫
- There is a cushion under the rug to protect the floor.地毯下面有一层用于保护地板的软垫。
- a cushion of air [=a layer of air that provides support or protection to something]气垫
2
: any one of the rubber parts that the ball bounces off along the inner edges of a billiard table（台球桌内侧边缘的）橡胶衬里，弹性衬里
3
: something (such as an extra amount of money) that you can use to reduce the bad effect of something (such as an unexpected problem or expense)可解燃眉之急之物，起缓解作用的东西（如富余的金钱） — often + against
- We didn't have a financial cushion when my husband lost his job.我丈夫失业时，我们手头一点富余的钱都没有。
- We use our savings as a cushion against major expenses.我们将存款留待有大笔开销时使用。
4
: a lead in a game or competition that is large enough to allow the leader to feel confident about winning大比分领先；稳操胜券 — usually singular通常用单数
- The team enjoyed a 6-0 cushion in the last inning.这个队最后一局以6:0的比分稳操胜券。
2 cushion /ˈkʊʃən/ verb
cushions; cushioned; cushioning
2 cushion
/ˈkʊʃən/
verb
cushions; cushioned; cushioning
Learner's definition of CUSHION
[+ object]
: to make (something, such as a fall or collision) less severe or painful : to soften or reduce the bad effect of (something)缓和（冲击）；减少（不利影响） — often + against or from
- The pile of leaves helped cushion his fall.因为下面有一堆树叶，所以他跌得不重。
- The tires help cushion the ride. [=help make the ride smoother]轮胎有助于缓冲行车时的颠簸。
- The tax cut is meant to cushion the blow/impact of soaring gas prices.这次减税是为了减小油价格暴涨带来的冲击/影响。
- The helmet cushions the head against violent collisions.头盔可以缓冲部受到的猛烈撞击。
- The tax cut should cushion the economy from the effect of soaring gas prices.这次减税应该可以减小汽油价格暴涨对经济的影响。
— cushioned
adjective- a cushioned seat/chair铺有软垫的座位/椅子
Example Sentences
Noun There is a cushion under the rug to protect the floor. We didn't have a financial cushion when my husband lost his job. Verb The pile of leaves helped cushion his fall. The tax cut is meant to cushion the blow of soaring gas prices.
Recent Examples on the Web
Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2022 Consumer spending remains well above pre-Covid levels with household savings providing a cushion for future stress. Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 17 July 2022 That provided a little more cushion for the Tigers’ bullpen, which escaped a jam in the bottom of the frame. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 20 June 2022 The program is required by law to have a six-month cushion of money for paying out benefits. Chris Lehman, oregonlive, 13 May 2022 Forward funding of education would have given schools needed stability and provided a cushion for future state spending, supporters argued. Iris Samuels, Anchorage Daily News, 10 May 2022 That protection can only come from a much higher ERP that drives down stock prices, and gives investors a bigger cushion of earnings for each dollar parked in their portfolios. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 4 May 2022 The eye-candy aspect alone could create so much cushion for Pittman Jr. and Taylor. Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Apr. 2022 The lack of a cushion for simple mistakes adds a certain level of tension to the game since a single wrong move can mean a swift death. Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 23 Feb. 2022 John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2022 White House press secretary Jen Psaki tried to preemptively cushion the blow of the report numbers on Monday. Ben Gittleson, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2022 Made with a medical-grade orthopedic foam, this calming dog bed is designed to cradle and support pressure points, provide neck and hip support, and help cushion sore joints. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 The country is looking to extend an energy tariff shield beyond the end of 2022 to cushion its poorest households from surging wholesale prices, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said Saturday. Erin Prater, Fortune, 10 July 2022 So far, Russia has been able to cushion the blow from a drop-off in exports to Europe by attracting other customers with steep discounts. Julia Horowitz, CNN, 16 June 2022 Containing the rise in inflation is unlikely to completely cushion Russians from the economic damage caused by the war and the sanctions imposed by Western governments. Paul Hannon, WSJ, 8 June 2022 In March 2021, Democrats in Congress enacted the final piece of legislation designed to cushion Americans from the pandemic, the American Rescue Plan. Tim Fernholz, Quartz, 27 May 2022 In place of the usual cooling gel pools are microfins that cushion the skin from cuts, while a lubricated strip chases the blades for a calming finish. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 9 May 2022 See More
Noun
The remainder left him with a substantial financial cushion for his livelihood and future medical costs. Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2022 Consumer spending remains well above pre-Covid levels with household savings providing a cushion for future stress. Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 17 July 2022 That provided a little more cushion for the Tigers’ bullpen, which escaped a jam in the bottom of the frame. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 20 June 2022 The program is required by law to have a six-month cushion of money for paying out benefits. Chris Lehman, oregonlive, 13 May 2022 Forward funding of education would have given schools needed stability and provided a cushion for future state spending, supporters argued. Iris Samuels, Anchorage Daily News, 10 May 2022 That protection can only come from a much higher ERP that drives down stock prices, and gives investors a bigger cushion of earnings for each dollar parked in their portfolios. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 4 May 2022 The eye-candy aspect alone could create so much cushion for Pittman Jr. and Taylor. Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Apr. 2022 The lack of a cushion for simple mistakes adds a certain level of tension to the game since a single wrong move can mean a swift death. Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 23 Feb. 2022 Verb
When huge shocks like the current energy crisis strike, governments inevitably come under pressure to use their borrowing power to cushion the blow on working families. John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2022 White House press secretary Jen Psaki tried to preemptively cushion the blow of the report numbers on Monday. Ben Gittleson, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2022 Made with a medical-grade orthopedic foam, this calming dog bed is designed to cradle and support pressure points, provide neck and hip support, and help cushion sore joints. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 The country is looking to extend an energy tariff shield beyond the end of 2022 to cushion its poorest households from surging wholesale prices, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said Saturday. Erin Prater, Fortune, 10 July 2022 So far, Russia has been able to cushion the blow from a drop-off in exports to Europe by attracting other customers with steep discounts. Julia Horowitz, CNN, 16 June 2022 Containing the rise in inflation is unlikely to completely cushion Russians from the economic damage caused by the war and the sanctions imposed by Western governments. Paul Hannon, WSJ, 8 June 2022 In March 2021, Democrats in Congress enacted the final piece of legislation designed to cushion Americans from the pandemic, the American Rescue Plan. Tim Fernholz, Quartz, 27 May 2022 In place of the usual cooling gel pools are microfins that cushion the skin from cuts, while a lubricated strip chases the blades for a calming finish. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 9 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English cusshin, from Anglo-French cussin, quissin, from Vulgar Latin *coxinus, from Latin coxa hip — more at coxa
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
circa 1738, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of cushion was in the 14th century Phrases Containing cushion
noun
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