草垫的缓冲作用减弱了他下跌的力量。 The force of his fall was broken by the straw mats.
缓冲装置一种减小震动或冲撞力的装置,如一捆绳子或一块木头,用在船或船坞的侧面以承受撞击或摩擦力 A cushioning device, such as a bundle of rope or a piece of timber, used on the side of a vessel or dock to absorb impact or friction.
作为抵制未来通货膨胀而进行缓冲的额外资金 Extra funds serving as a cushion against future inflation.