pad

• 名词，有多种含义，包括柔软的垫子或保护材料，一边装订在一起的纸张，或用于火箭或直升机起降的平坦平台。

A noun with multiple meanings, including a soft cushion or protective material, a set of sheets of paper glued together at one edge, or a flat surface for launching rockets or helicopters.

1. Cushioning materialA2formal

   A soft, thick piece of material used for protection, comfort, or cleaning.

   垫

   • She used a pad to protect her knees while gardening.
   • The box was lined with foam pads to keep the items safe.
   • He applied a pad to the wound to stop the bleeding.

   同义词bolsterbuffercushionmatpillowstuffingwadding

2. Writing padA2formal

   A number of sheets of paper glued together at one edge, used for writing or drawing.

   便签本

   • She wrote her notes on a yellow legal pad.
   • He bought a sketch pad for his art class.
   • The teacher handed out a pad of paper for the exam.

   同义词blocknotepadtabletwriting pad

3. Living spaceB1informalamerican

   A place where someone lives, such as an apartment or room.

   住所

   • He invited us over to his pad for dinner.
   • She has a cool pad in the city center.
   • They bought a new pad near the beach.

   同义词apartmentflatplaceresidenceroom

4. Animal footA2formal

   The soft, fleshy underside of the foot of an animal like a dog, cat, or bear.

   爪垫

   • The dog's pad was injured on the rough pavement.
   • Cats have soft pads that help them walk silently.
   • The bear's large pads left deep tracks in the snow.

   同义词cushionfootpadsole

• 动词，表示添加额外材料或内容以使某物更长或更充实，或表示轻步悄悄地行走。

A verb used to indicate the act of adding extra material or content, often to make something longer or more substantial, or to move softly.

1. Walk softlyB1formal

   To walk with soft, quiet steps, often without shoes.

   轻轻地走

   • She padded across the room to avoid waking the baby.
   • He padded silently down the hallway.
   • The cat padded softly across the wooden floor.

   同义词creeppussyfootstealtiptoetread-softly

   反义词stampstomptramp

2. Add unnecessary contentB2informal

   To add extra, often irrelevant, material to make something longer or seem more substantial.

   充数

   • The author padded the essay with long quotes.
   • He padded his resume with irrelevant experience.
   • The report was padded with unnecessary statistics.

   同义词augmentbloatembellishinflatespin outstretch

   反义词abridgecondensecurtailshortentrim

3. Protect or cushionB1formal

   To cover or fill something with soft material for protection or comfort.

   垫

   • They padded the box with foam to protect the fragile items.
   • The chair was padded with thick cushions.
   • She padded her jacket with extra insulation for the cold weather.

   同义词buffercushionfilllinepackstuffupholster

   反义词exposeuncover