featherbed

UK
/ˈfɛðəˌbɛd/
US
/ˈfɛðərˌbɛd/
featherbednoun
featherbeds
pl
UK
/ˈfɛðəˌbɛd/
US
/ˈfɛðərˌbɛd/
Traducciones
She bought a new featherbed for her bedroom.
Она купила новую перину для своей спальни.
Traducciones adicionales
пуховая перина
Definiciones
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.
Sinónimos
soft bed
bed of feathers
down bed
luxurious bed
featherbedverb
featherbedded
Past Simple
featherbedded
Past Participle
featherbedding
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɛðəˌbɛd/
US
/ˈfɛðərˌbɛd/
Traducciones
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.
Traducciones adicionales
использовать привилегии
Definiciones
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.
featherbedadjective
Used attributively to describe policies or treatments that cushion or make conditions unduly comfortable (e.g., "featherbed policies").
Definiciones
Providing or intended to provide extra comfort or protection; involving or characteristic of featherbedding.
The union negotiated several featherbed provisions in the new contract.