Ideally, you want the ground to absorb shock, rather than passing it along to your legs.

最理想的是那种能够吸收震动的路面，而不是将震动传给你的腿。

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An arch in the foot would provide leverage to push off the ground at the start of a stride and then help absorb shock when the foot meets ground again, suggesting Lucy's feet were much like ours.

足部的拱形类似杠杆的作用，在迈步时起到蹬地作用，并且在脚着地时起到吸收冲击力的作用，这暗示露西的脚与我们现代人的很相似。

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HYDAC clamps absorb shock, dampen vibration, and reduce noise in hydraulic systems.

HY DAC夹吸收冲击，抑制振动，减少液压系统噪声。

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Joints need cartilage for smooth movement and to absorb shock when you put pressure on a joint.

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Its legs mimic an animal's legs, and are able to absorb shock and recycle energy as the machine moves around.

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He said youngsters have a higher risk of head injury than adults because their skulls are thinner and less able to absorb shock.

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These unmovable surfaces are harsh on bare feet, and the thin rubber sole of many flip-flops does little to adequately absorb the shock they produce.

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