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Do ngoc tien Posted 13 years ago
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"count" and "cushion" ?

This time the pair make it count, as Quagliarella has a shot after Gary Hooper lost possession to Andrea Barzagli, with Forster saving the first effort, but Matri is there to give the home side a four goal cushion.
What's the meaning of "count" and "cushion" in this sentence?
  

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do ngoc tien What's the meaning of "count" and "cushion" in this sentence? count = to be accounted or worth something: That first try didn't count—I was just practicing . cushion = something that lessens the effects of hardship, distress, or the like: His inheritance was a cushionagainst unemployment; a protection, esp against hardship or change .

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  • do ngoc tien What's the meaning of "count" and "cushion" in this sentence?
  • count = to be accounted or worth something: That first try didn't count—I was just practicing .
  • cushion = something that lessens the effects of hardship, distress, or the like: His inheritance was a cushionagainst unemployment; a protection, esp against hardship or change .
  • Here, it will be difficult for the other team to also get 4 goals and tie the score.
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do ngoc tienWhat's the meaning of "count" and "cushion" in this sentence?
count = to be accounted or worth something: That first try didn't count—I was just practicing.
cushion = something that lessens the effects of hardship, distress, or the like: His inheritance was a cushionagainst unemployment; a protection, esp against hardshi
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