Senses
铺垫/ 鋪墊 bedding
bedding; cushions; matting; any item used as a lining or spread out to cover a surface
铺垫/ 鋪墊 to spread out
to spread out materials such as bedding, gravel, or straw to serve as a lining or foundation
铺垫/ 鋪墊 to foreshadow
to serve as a foil or provide a lead-in; to lay the groundwork for a following event or literary development
铺垫/ 鋪墊 foreshadowing
the groundwork, build-up, or lead-in used to set the stage for the main event or plot point; a foil