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The character "垫", derived from its traditional form "墊", structurally combines the component "执" suggesting control or handling with "土" meaning earth, etymologically indicating an action related to pressing into the ground. Initially conveying notions of sinking or subsiding, its meaning gradually shifted to describe the placement of a soft material beneath an object to elevate or stabilize it, thus encompassing ideas of cushioning and padding. This semantic development from a downward action to one of support allowed the character to extend into various domains, including financial contexts where it denotes an advance or deposit that serves as a foundational guarantee.
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我把垫子放在地板上。
沙发上的坐垫很柔软。
请在桌子脚下垫些纸。
他用书本把显示器垫高了。
搬家时垫上旧衣服防止刮擦。
公司先为项目垫付了启动资金。
这个护腕可以垫在手腕下面。
他为团队垫资的行为值得称赞。