| 词汇 | cushion-fall |
| 释义 | cushion someone's/something's fallidiom(alsocushion the fall, cushion a fall) to provide some protection in a bad situation so that it is not as difficult as it otherwise would be: As his career imploded, there were no funds to cushion his fall and he was declared bankrupt. I put in a personal accident insurance claim and received a lump sum which cushioned my fall. Strong second-quarter results from a string of companies cushioned the market's fall at the end of the week. These CEOs have "golden parachutes" - guarantees that if they are toppled from their high positions, they'll get plenty of cash to cushion the fall. International students have helped cushion a fall in college enrollments. Making things better add salt to somethingidiom allay alleviate alleviation ameliorate cultivate liven (something) up lubricate make a differenceidiom make a world of differenceidiom make someone/something over remedial restructure revamp revitalize revivify revolutionize salve sharpen tonic |
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