LEARNit Dictionary

cushion

noun
1
a cloth bag filled with soft material or feathers that is used, for example, to make a seat more comfortable
کوسن, بالشتک
see also scatter cushion, whoopee cushion
2
a layer of something between two surfaces that keeps them apart
بالشتک, لایه حائل, ضربه‌گیر
A hovercraft rides on a cushion of air.
Underlay forms a cushion between the carpet and the floor, to minimize wear.
3
something that protects you against something unpleasant that might happen
ضربه‌گیر, محافظ
His savings were a comfortable cushion against financial problems.
The team built up a safe cushion of two goals in the first half.
4
the soft inside edge along each side of the table that the balls bounce off
ضربه‌گیر, لبهٔ نرم میز, حاشیه نرم
verb
1
to make the effect of a fall or hit less severe
کم کردن شدت, تلطیف کردن, کم کردن ضربه
2
to protect somebody/something from being hurt or damaged or from the unpleasant effects of something
محافظت کردن, حمایت کردن, کاهش ضربه کردن
The south of the country has been cushioned from the worst effects of the recession.
He broke the news of my brother's death to me, making no effort to cushion the blow.
Homeowners will be cushioned from any tax rises.