| 单词 | water cushion |
| 释义 | > as lemmaswater cushion water cushion n. (a) a cushion made of watertight material and filled with water, used as an alternative to a conventional cushion; = water pillow n.; (b) a depth of water or a water-filled structure or casing that acts as a buffer or as protection for something. ΘΚΠ the world > the earth > water > body of water > [noun] > sufficient depth to lessen impact water cushion1838 1838 London Med. Gaz. 23 June 537/1 These water-cushions might be made extensively available in both hospital and private practice. 1839 Jrnl. Franklin Inst. 23 199 (heading) On a water cushion for electrical machines. 1927 J. B. S. Haldane & J. S. Huxley Animal Biol. xiii. 304 This implied..the development of a protective water-cushion or amnion over the embryo within the egg. 1972 L. M. Harris Introd. Deepwater Floating Drilling Operations xvi. 169 The larger the water cushion [in a well], the larger the surface pressures required to unload it. 2012 PNG Post-Courier (Austral.) (Nexis) 7 Sept. 22 They will give out..50 waterbeds, 100 water cushions, more than 100 hearing aids and 100 crutches to people with disabilities. < as lemmas |
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