Cushion - перевод на Русский и значение в Английском

verb

Take in or soak up (energy or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action.

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Buildings can be designed to absorb and retain heat

verb

To take in a liquid, gas, or chemical

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The black clay soil around here doesn’t absorb water very well., fig. the country has absorbed mill…

verb

If an organization absorbs the cost of something, it pays that cost

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The law school has absorbed most of the expenses so far, but it may have to offer fewer places next…

verb

Diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry).

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The report attempted to educate the public and allay fears

verb

To make a negative emotion less strong or a problem less difficult

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I was nervous, but seeing her allayed my fears.

verb

If you allay a strong emotion felt by someone, such as fear or worry, you cause them to feel it less or to feel calm again

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The government is trying to allay public fears/concern about the spread of the disease.

verb

Make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.

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He couldn't prevent her pain, only alleviate it

verb

To make pain or problems less severe

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The medicine did nothing to alleviate her discomfort.

verb

To make something bad such as pain or problems less severe

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The drugs did nothing to alleviate her pain/suffering.

noun

A small bag filled with dried beans and used in children's games.

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A koho spot, from young & rubicam, montreal, shows a bored youth in a '70s-era rec room playing a b…

noun

A large cloth bag filled with dried beans or some similar filling that is used for sitting on, or a small bag of the same type used as a children’s toy

noun

A soft seat consisting of a large cloth bag filled with dried beans or something similar

adjective

(of a cutting implement) not having a sharp edge or point.

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A blunt knife

verb

Make or become less sharp.

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Wood can blunt your axe

noun

A hollowed-out cigar filled with cannabis.

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Consequently, marijuana use in blunts may persist longer into adulthood for a larger proportion of …

noun

A long, thick pillow that is placed under other pillows for support.

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Sessions were kept short or broken for comfort breaks so that she could be re-positioned with suppo…

verb

Support or strengthen.

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The fall in interest rates is starting to bolster confidence

noun

A heavy chisel used for cutting bricks.

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‘i began to knock the wooden fascia off using a bolster and hammer,’ said mr sparkes.

noun

A person or thing that reduces a shock or that forms a barrier between incompatible or antagonistic people or things.

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Family and friends can provide a buffer against stress

verb

Lessen or moderate the impact of (something).

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The massage helped to buffer the strain

noun

An elderly man who is considered to be foolishly old-fashioned, unworldly, or incompetent.

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A distinguished old buffer

noun

A defensive wall.

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After landing virtually unopposed, the fifth corps moved toward the san juan heights, the principal…

noun

Something that protects you from dangerous or unpleasant situations

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My savings were to be a bulwark against unemployment.

noun

A silky case spun by the larvae of many insects for protection as pupae.

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The moth emerged from its pale yellow papery cocoon

verb

Envelop in a protective or comforting way.

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We felt cold even though we were cocooned in our sleeping bags

noun

The silky covering that encloses and protects caterpillars (= a type of insect) during a stage in their lives before they develop into adults

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The warm, safe cocoon of childhood

verb

Make (a noise or sensation) less strong or intense.

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Ether was used to deaden the pain

verb

To reduce the severity or effect of something

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He asked for some stronger medication to deaden the pain.

verb

To make something less painful or less strong

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Morphine is often used to deaden the pain of serious injuries., double glazing has helped to deaden…

verb

Make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

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The population of the area has decreased radically

noun

An instance or example of becoming smaller or fewer.

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A decrease in births

verb

To become smaller or make something less

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[ i ] car sales decreased sharply this year., i haven’t noticed any decrease in ticket sales.

noun

The action of defending from or resisting attack.

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Methods of defence against this kind of attack

noun

An argument or explanation which you use to prove that you are not guilty of something

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Now he says he's done nothing wrong, and i assume that will be his defence in court., a defense att…

noun

The act of protecting someone or something against attack or criticism

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In defence of he published an essay in defence of the freedom of the press., in the defence of thes…

verb

Make or become less.

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The new law is expected to diminish the government's chances

verb

To reduce or be reduced in size or importance

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[ i ] the threat of inflation is diminishing., [ t ] a single-payer system would diminish the burea…

verb

To reduce or be reduced in size, importance, or value

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If consumers start losing confidence, it will diminish demand for household goods., investors can d…

adjective

Lacking interest or excitement.

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Your diet doesn't have to be dull and boring

verb

Make or become dull or less intense.

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Time dulls the memory

adjective

Not interesting or exciting; boring

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Many of the courtroom events were dull and routine., the lecture was dry, dull, and full of statist…

noun

A cushion for kneeling on in church, while at prayer.

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He collected the prayer books and straightened the hassocks

noun

A padded part extending from or fixed to the back of a seat or chair, designed to support the head.

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The vehicle also has a breakaway pedal assembly and the seats and headrests are designed to lessen …

noun

The part of a chair that supports the head, especially a support attached to the back of the seat of a car

verb

Make or become less; diminish.

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The years have lessened the gap in age between us

verb

To become or make something smaller in amount or degree

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[ t ] keeping your weight down can lessen the risk of heart disease.

verb

To make something smaller, less noticeable, etc., or to become smaller, less noticeable, etc.

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Corporate executives are keen to embrace "green technology" in order to lessen their dependence on …

noun

A piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on.

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When he walks into the blackness of the entryway, he turns and wipes his feet onto the floor mat be…

verb

Tangle (something, especially hair) in a thick mass.

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The fur on its flank was matted with blood

noun

Short for matrix (sense 3).

verb

Make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful.

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Drainage schemes have helped to mitigate this problem

verb

To make something less severe or less unpleasant

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Getting a lot of sleep and drinking plenty of fluids can mitigate the effects of the flu.

verb

To make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad

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Technologies that can mitigate global warming, mitigate damage/risk the company was criticized for …

verb

Wrap or cover for warmth.

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Everyone was muffled up in coats and scarves

noun

A receptacle in a furnace or kiln in which things can be heated without contact with combustion products.

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A muffle furnace

verb

To make a sound quieter and less clear

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Ted and i looked at each other with open mouths and muffled our laughs in our sleeves., i could hea…

noun

A seat for a passenger behind a motorcyclist.

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The accident last night was one of four serious collisions in north yorkshire over the bank holiday…

noun

A rectangular cloth bag stuffed with feathers or other soft materials, used to support the head when lying or sleeping.

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At night you sleep on the softest pillow ever, and both sides of the pillowcase are cool.

verb

Rest (one's head) as if on a pillow.

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His head was pillowed on his arm

noun

A cloth bag filled with feathers or soft artificial fibers, esp. one that supports a person’s head while resting or sleeping

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I was asleep the minute my head hit the pillow.

verb

Keep safe from harm or injury.

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He tried to protect kelly from the attack

verb

Shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

verb

To keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss

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He says he was protecting his home and family., a citizens’ group worked to protect forest areas.

noun

The action of protecting, or the state of being protected.

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The b vitamins give protection against infection

noun

The condition or state of being kept safe from injury, damage, or loss

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[ u ] their tent offered little protection against the storm., [ c ] the proposed law is intended t…

noun

The act of keeping someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss, or the state of being protected in this way

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We need protection from bad or incompetent doctors., retailers believe the magnetic cards give the …

noun

A place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.

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Huts like this are used as a shelter during the winter

verb

Protect or shield from something harmful, especially bad weather.

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The hut sheltered him from the cold wind

noun

Something that gives protection, such as a building or tent, or the protection provided

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[ c ] we took the stray dog to an animal shelter., [ u ] the wall gave us some shelter from the win…

noun

A broad piece of metal or another suitable material, held by straps or a handle attached on one side, used as a protection against blows or missiles.

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Patrick whipped out his new shield and the shield defended against the blow.

verb

Protect from a danger, risk, or unpleasant experience.

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He pulled the cap lower to shield his eyes from the glare

verb

Armor carried on the arm to intercept blows

verb

Make or become soft or softer.

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Plant extracts to soften and moisturize the skin

verb

To become gentle, or to make something less forceful or loud

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[ t ] he made an effort to soften his tone., congress will move to soften the law’s impact., [ i ] …

verb

If demand, a price, a market, etc. softens, it stops increasing or it goes down

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Share prices softened with continued worries about the country's economic recovery., although deman…

noun

A young unfledged pigeon.

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Young squabs stretched their legs and body and flapped their wings vigorously.

adjective

(of a person) short and fat.

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A squab, square-featured personage

noun

A young pigeon eaten as food

verb

Make (someone) unable to breathe properly; suffocate.

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Those in the streets were stifled by the fumes

noun

A joint in the legs of horses, dogs, and other animals, equivalent to the knee in humans.

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At necropsy all stifle joints were stable to an anterior drawer force with no significant limitatio…

verb

Impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of

idiom

To make something unpleasant have less of an effect on someone

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Have an apple - it'll take the edge off your hunger., his apology took the edge off her anger.

noun

A person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm.

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He rushed out in a very bad temper

verb

Improve the hardness and elasticity of (steel or other metal) by reheating and then cooling it.

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The way a smith would temper a sword

noun

The state of your mind or feelings

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[ c ] john has a bad temper., [ u ] a fit of temper, [ c ] you need to learn to control your temper…