cushion

A noun referring to a soft bag or pad filled with stuffing, used to make a seat more comfortable or for decoration.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее мягкий мешок или подушку, наполненную набивкой, используемую для придания сиденью большего комфорта или для украшения.esSustantivo que designa un objeto blando o almohadón relleno de material mullido, utilizado para dar mayor comodidad a un asiento o como elemento decorativo.frNom désignant un sac ou une housse rembourrée, utilisée pour rendre un siège plus confortable ou pour décorer, ou plus généralement un objet mou qui amortit ou soutient.deEin weiches, mit Füllmaterial ausgestopftes Polster oder Kissen, das zum bequemeren Sitzen oder als Zierde dient.ptSubstantivo que designa um saco ou almofada macia, geralmente cheia de material de enchimento, usada para dar mais conforto a um assento ou como objeto decorativo. Também pode se referir à camada de material macio que amortece impactos ou à proteção contra choques.zh指用柔软材料填充的垫子或靠垫，用于增加坐卧的舒适度或作装饰。arاسم يدل على وسادة أو كيس من القماش محشو بمواد طرية كالقطن أو الإسفنج أو الريش، يُجلس عليه أو يُستند إليه لإضافة الراحة، أو يُستخدم للزينة وتجميل الأثاث.

1. Soft pad for comfort A2 formal

   A soft bag filled with air, foam, or other material, used to sit or lean on for comfort.

   • She placed a cushion on the chair for extra comfort.
   • The sofa has three large cushions.
   • He used a cushion to support his back while reading.

   ruПодушкаesCojín blandofrcoussin d'appointdeKissenptAlmofadazh靠垫arوسادة الجلوس

   同义词: beanbagbolsterhassockpadpillowsquab

2. Protective layer B2 formal

   Something that protects against impact or shock.

   • The carpet acts as a cushion for the floor.
   • The packaging provided a cushion for the fragile items.
   • A layer of foam serves as a cushion for the equipment.

   ruПрокладкаesCapa protectorafrCouche protectricedeSchutzschichtptAmortecimentozh缓冲层arطبقة واقية

   同义词: bufferbumperguardpadpaddingprotectionshock absorber

3. Financial reserve B2 formal

   A sum of money or resource kept as a reserve for emergencies or unexpected events.

   • They have a financial cushion to cover unexpected expenses.
   • The company maintains a cash cushion for lean periods.
   • Her savings provided a cushion during her job search.

   ruФинансовая подушкаescolchón financierofrRéserve financièredeFinanzielle RücklageptReserva financeirazh财务缓冲arاحتياطي مالي

   同义词: bufferfallbackinsurancenest eggpaddingreservesafety net

• cushions plural form
• cushions' possessive plural form
• cushion's possessive singular form

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

ruСмягчать удар или воздействие чего-либо, или обеспечивать защитный слой или прокладку.esAmortiguar un golpe o impacto, o proporcionar una capa o almohadilla protectora; también, mitigar o suavizar los efectos negativos de algo.frAmortir un choc ou une pression, ou fournir une couche protectrice ou un rembourrage.deDie Wucht oder Wirkung von etwas abschwächen oder einen schützenden Belag bzw. eine Polsterung bereitstellen.ptReduzir o impacto ou o efeito de algo; servir como proteção ou camada amortecedora.zh减轻冲击或影响，或提供保护层或缓冲垫。arتخفيف حدة الضربة أو تأثير شيء ما، أو توفير طبقة واقية أو حشوة.

1. Protect from impact B1 formal

   To soften the effect of a blow or impact.

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

   ruСмягчить ударesamortiguarfrAmortirdeDen Aufprall abfedernptAmortecer o impactozh缓冲冲击arتخفيف الصدمة

   同义词: absorbbufferdampendeadenlessenmitigatemuffleshieldsoften

2. Mitigate negative effects B2 formal

   To reduce the unpleasant or harmful effects of something.

   • 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.

   ruСмягчитьesamortiguarframortirdeAbmildernptAmenizarzh缓冲arالتخفيف من الآثار السلبية

   同义词: absorbbufferdampendeadenlessenmitigatemufflereduceshieldsoften

   反义词: aggravateexacerbateintensifyworsen

• cushioned past participle
• cushioned past simple
• cushioning present participle
• cushions third person singular