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cushion

释义

cushion

noun

UK /ˈkʊʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	cushion
plural	cushions

1
countable a cloth bag filled with something soft such as feathers, used for making a seat more comfortable
Synonyms and related words
Cushions, rugs and throws
beanbag
cushion
rug
2
countable a layer that separates two objects and prevents one from hitting or touching the other
The air cushion reduces the boat’s contact with water.
Synonyms and related words
Layers and coverings
surface
cover
layer
3
singular something, especially money, that is a protection against the possible effects of something bad
Synonyms and related words
Someone or something that protects and defends
precaution
guardian
protector
4
singular a number of points or goals by which you are winning during a match or competition
Grayson’s goal gives England a five-point cushion.
Synonyms and related words
Scoring points and goals
a clean sheet
aggregate
all
5
countable the rubber inner edge of the table that you hit balls against in games such as snooker or billiards
Synonyms and related words
Snooker, billiards and pool
baize
bar billiards
billiards

cushion

noun

US /ˈkʊʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	cushion
plural	cushions

1
countable a cloth bag filled with something soft such as feathers, used for making a seat more comfortable
Synonyms and related words
Cushions, rugs and throws
beanbag
cushion
scatter cushion
2
countable a layer that separates two objects and prevents one from hitting or touching the other
The air cushion reduces the boat’s contact with water.
Synonyms and related words
Layers and coverings
surface
cover
layer
3
singular something, especially money, that is a protection against the possible effects of something bad
a cushion against inflation
Synonyms and related words
Someone or something that protects and defends
precaution
guardian
protector
4
singular a number of points or goals by which you are winning during a game or competition
Grayson’s goal gives the team a five-point cushion.
Synonyms and related words
Scoring points and goals
aggregate
all
all square
5
countable the rubber inner edge of the table that you hit balls against in games such as snooker or billiards
Synonyms and related words
Snooker, billiards and pool
baize
bar billiards
billiards

cushion

verb transitive

UK /ˈkʊʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	cushion
he/she/it	cushions
present participle	cushioning
past tense	cushioned
past participle	cushioned

1
if a soft object or substance cushions someone or something, it protects them from the effects of a fall or a hit
Our landing was cushioned by deep snow.
Synonyms and related words
To protect or defend someone or something
protect
defend
save
2
to protect a person or thing from the harmful effects of something
cushion someone/something from/against something:
Computer rental packages cushion customers against upgrade costs.
Synonyms and related words
To protect or defend someone or something
protect
defend
save

phrases

cushion the blow

cushion

verb transitive

US /ˈkʊʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	cushion
he/she/it	cushions
present participle	cushioning
past tense	cushioned
past participle	cushioned

1
if a soft object or substance cushions someone or something, it protects them from the effects of a fall or a hit
Our landing was cushioned by deep snow.
Synonyms and related words
To protect or defend someone or something
protect
defend
save
2
to protect a person or thing from the harmful effects of something
cushion someone/something from/against something:
Computer rental packages cushion customers against upgrade costs.
Synonyms and related words
To protect or defend someone or something
protect
defend
save

phrases

cushion the blow

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