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featherbed

/ˈfɛðəˌbɛd/

/ˈfɛðərˌbɛd/

featherbedsubstantiv

featherbeds

Pl.

/ˈfɛðəˌbɛd/

/ˈfɛðərˌbɛd/

Übersetzungen

перина

She bought a new featherbed for her bedroom.

Она купила новую перину для своей спальни.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

пуховик

пуховая перина

Definitionen

A mattress or bed covering filled with feathers, used for added comfort.

She sank into the soft featherbed, feeling the warmth envelop her as she drifted off to sleep.

A situation or position that is easy and comfortable, often with little work required.

He landed a featherbed job at the company, where he was paid well for minimal effort.

Synonyme

soft bed

bed of feathers

down bed

luxurious bed

featherbedverb

featherbedded

Präteritum

featherbedded

Partizip Perfekt

featherbedding

Gerundium

/ˈfɛðəˌbɛd/

/ˈfɛðərˌbɛd/

Übersetzungen

создавать излишние рабочие места

The company was accused of featherbedding by creating unnecessary positions.

Компанию обвинили в создании излишних рабочих мест путем создания ненужных должностей.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

использовать привилегии

Definitionen

To provide excessive or unnecessary employment to someone, often to avoid conflict with labor unions or to maintain political favor.

The railway company featherbedded its workforce to avoid a strike.

To cushion or pad something to make it more comfortable or to reduce impact.

The manager decided to featherbed the transition by offering additional support to the employees.

Synonyme

featherbedadjektiv

Used attributively to describe policies or treatments that cushion or make conditions unduly comfortable (e.g., "featherbed policies").

Definitionen

Providing or intended to provide extra comfort or protection; involving or characteristic of featherbedding.

The union negotiated several featherbed provisions in the new contract.

Synonyme