| 单词 | cushion |
| 释义 | cushion cushion // verb, noun
■ verb [+ obj]
to reduce the unpleasant effects of sth: The south of the country has been cushioned from the worst effects of the recession. The government is expected to reduce taxes to cushion the blow of higher unemployment (= make the effects less bad).
■ noun [C]
something that protects you against sth unpleasant that might happen: Their €59 million cash reserve should provide a comfortable cushion if their expansion plans fail. They need a cash cushion to survive the difficulties ahead. |
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