cushioning
/ˈkʊʃ.ən/ (bre, ipa) · [kˈʊʃənɪŋ] /ˈkʊʃ.ən/ (ame, ipa) · [kˈʊʃənɪŋ] /ˈku̇-sh(ə-)niŋ/ (ame, mw)
cushioning — 動詞
- cushioningpresent simple I / you / we / they
- cushionings3rd person singular
- cushioninging-ing form
- cushioningedpast simple
1. to reduce the unpleasant effect, force, or damage of something such as a fall, a
緩衝；減輕
減輕衝擊或不適效果
to reduce the unpleasant effect, force, or damage of something such as a fall, a sudden change, or bad news.
Femi wore thick gloves to cushion his hands against the cold metal bars.
Femi 戴上厚手套來緩衝雙手與冰冷金屬管之間的撞擊。
cushion + body part + against + object
The government introduced tax cuts to cushion the blow of rising fuel prices.
政府推出減稅措施，以減輕油價上漲帶來的衝擊。
figurative use: cushion the blow of [bad news]
Apinya fell backwards onto the lawn, and the thick grass cushioned her landing.
Apinya 向後倒在草坪上，厚厚的草地緩衝了她落地的力道。
A well-funded emergency account can cushion the financial shock of losing your job.
資金充足的緊急帳戶可以減輕失業造成的財務衝擊。
The bubble wrap is meant to cushion the vase during the long overseas delivery.
那層泡泡紙是為了在長途國際運送途中緩衝花瓶所受的撞擊。
- amplify
to increase the effect or force of something
文法句型
cushion + noun phrase (the blow / the impact / the fall)
用法筆記
Common in both physical and figurative contexts — the same verb describes softening a literal fall or lessening the emotional/financial effect of bad news.
常見錯誤
cushioning — 名詞
1. a soft material or layer that protects something against physical force or shock
緩衝物；墊層
減少衝擊或困難的物質
a soft material or layer that protects something against physical force or shock, or that makes a difficult situation feel less severe.
The shipping box was lined with foam cushioning to protect the glass vase.
運送箱內襯了泡棉緩衝物來保護玻璃花瓶。
Gabriel's savings account acted as financial cushioning when the factory closed for repairs.
工廠因維修停工時，Gabriel 的儲蓄帳戶成了他的財務緩衝。
figurative: financial cushioning against unexpected hardship
The carpet provided soft cushioning for the toddlers who were just learning to walk.
那塊地毯為剛學走路的幼兒提供了柔軟的保護層。
Hamza added extra cushioning to the insoles of his hiking boots before the long trek.
長途健行前，Hamza 在登山靴的鞋墊裡加了額外的緩衝物。
A thick layer of mulch gives cushioning to flower bulbs planted close to the surface.
厚厚一層覆蓋物為種在表土附近的花球提供了緩衝保護。
- padding
more general — can describe any soft filling material
- insulation
suggests protection against temperature or sound rather than physical force
- protection
broader; covers all kinds of shielding, not just physical
文法句型
usually uncountable: 'The box has cushioning inside.'
occasionally singular: 'a cushioning of foam'
用法筆記
Unlike the countable noun 'cushion' (a soft bag for sitting on), 'cushioning' is uncountable and refers to the padding material or protective function itself.
常見錯誤
cushioning — 形容詞
- cushioningpositive
- more cushioningcomparative
- most cushioningsuperlative
1. designed or able to reduce the force of an impact or pressure, making something
緩衝；減震
能減少衝擊力的
designed or able to reduce the force of an impact or pressure, making something more comfortable or safer.
The new jogging shoes have cushioning soles that reduce stress on the runner's knees.
那雙新慢跑鞋有減震鞋底，可以減輕跑步者膝蓋的負擔。
Wren purchased a cushioning mat for the kitchen floor where she stands all day.
Wren 買了一張緩衝地墊，放在她整天站著的廚房地板上。
cushioning + noun (mat, sole, pad, layer, material)
Cushioning materials inside a bicycle helmet help protect the rider's head during a crash.
自行車安全帽內部的緩衝材料能在撞擊時保護騎士的頭部。
The child safety seat contains thick cushioning padding for long car journeys.
那張兒童安全座椅含有厚厚的緩衝襯墊，適合長途乘車。
Luca inserted cushioning insoles into his work boots after standing eight hours a day.
每天站八小時之後，Luca 在工作靴裡放入了減震鞋墊。
- shock-absorbing
more technical; specifically implies reducing vibration or impact force
- protective
broader; covers all kinds of safeguarding, not just physical padding
- padded
suggests a built-in layer of soft material already attached
文法句型
cushioning + noun (material, sole, effect, layer, pad)
用法筆記
Only used attributively (before a noun) — you can say 'cushioning material' but not 'the material is cushioning' in the same sense.