cushioning

• 指用于缓冲冲击、减震或提供舒适感的材料或衬垫，如垫子、缓冲物等。

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

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1. Protective paddingB1formal

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

   缓冲材料

   • 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.

   同义词bolsterbufferbumpercushionpackingpadpaddingpillowprotectionshock absorberstuffingwadding

2. Financial protectionB2formal

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

   财务缓冲

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

   同义词bufferinsuranceprotectionreservesafety net

• 减轻冲击或影响，或提供保护层或缓冲垫。

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.

   缓冲冲击

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

   同义词absorbbufferdampendeadenlessenmitigatemuffleshieldsoften

2. Mitigate negative effectsB2formal

   To reduce the unpleasant or harmful effects of something.

   缓冲

   • 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.

   同义词absorbbufferdampendeadenlessenmitigatemufflereduceshieldsoften

   反义词aggravateexacerbateintensifyworsen