cushion
Произношение: [ˈkʌʃən]
Слово
Контекст: «furniture»
(noun) a soft, padded object that you can sit on or lean against to make things more comfortable. It's often found on chairs or sofas, and it helps to make sitting nice and cozy.
Пример
I love using my soft cushion when I sit on the couch to watch TV.
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There was no cushion on the hard wooden bench, so it was very uncomfortable to sit there.
Пример
Can you pass me that cushion from the sofa?
Контекст: «protection»
(verb) to make something less hard or to reduce the impact of something hitting or falling. It's like using a soft landing pad to help keep things safe.
Пример
The thick grass cushions my fall when I trip while running.
Пример
There was nothing to cushion the blow when the ball hit the window.
Пример
How can we cushion the toys to keep them from breaking?
Контекст: «finance»
(noun) an extra amount of something that protects you from problems or troubles. It's like having a safety net in case something goes wrong.
Пример
He saved a cushion of money to help him if he loses his job.
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Without a financial cushion, they might struggle if unexpected expenses come up.
Пример
Do you have a cushion set aside in your budget for emergencies?
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