In planning my drive to the airport, I'll factor in a "cushion" to allow for the unexpected, such as heavy traffic, or a flat tire.

计划去机场的时候，我会算进一段“缓冲时间”，以防不测，像是堵车啊，爆胎啊。

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She thumped the cushion flat.

她把那垫子捶平了。

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Copper cushion performance characteristics: metal flat mat by the overall metal machining, the made for pressure vessels, tower, trough, the cover of the place such as the seal.

紫铜垫性能特点：金属平垫由整体金属经机加工制成，用于压力容器、塔、槽、阀盖等部位的密封。

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It's a row of three seats that can be converted to a futon-like arrangement the armrests can be stowed and solid footrests can be pulled up to the level of the seat, to create a flat cushion that fills the row.

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