cushioning

• Существительное, обозначающее материал или прокладку, используемые для смягчения удара, обеспечения комфорта или защиты от сотрясения.

A noun referring to material or padding used to soften impact, provide comfort, or protect against shock.

uncountable

1. Protective paddingB1formal

   Material or structure used to reduce impact, shock, or pressure.

   Амортизирующая прокладка

   • The cushioning in these running shoes absorbs shock effectively.
   • The packaging includes extra cushioning to protect fragile items.
   • Good cushioning is essential for comfortable seating.

   Synonymsbolsterbufferbumpercushionpackingpadpaddingpillowprotectionshock absorberstuffingwadding

2. Financial protectionB2formal

   A reserve or buffer that protects against financial loss or difficulty.

   Финансовая подушка

   • The company's savings provide cushioning against market downturns.
   • Emergency funds act as cushioning during unexpected expenses.
   • Insurance offers cushioning against major financial risks.

   Synonymsbufferinsuranceprotectionreservesafety net

• Смягчать удар или воздействие чего-либо, или обеспечивать защитный слой или прокладку.

A verb meaning to soften the impact or effect of something, or to provide a protective layer or padding.

1. Protect from impactB1formal

   To soften the effect of a blow or impact.

   Смягчить удар

   • The thick grass cushioned his fall.
   • The airbag cushioned the driver from the collision.
   • The packaging is designed to cushion the product during shipping.

   Synonymsabsorbbufferdampendeadenlessenmitigatemuffleshieldsoften

2. Mitigate negative effectsB2formal

   To reduce the unpleasant or harmful effects of something.

   Смягчить

   • The government introduced measures to cushion the economic downturn.
   • Savings can help cushion the blow of losing a job.
   • The program is designed to cushion the impact of rising prices on low-income families.

   Synonymsabsorbbufferdampendeadenlessenmitigatemufflereduceshieldsoften

   Antonymsaggravateexacerbateintensifyworsen