buffer
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A buffer is something that prevents something else from being harmed or that prevents two things from harming each other. 缓冲物
Keep savings as a buffer against unexpected cash needs. 备有存款来作为急需现金时的缓冲。
2. V-T If something is buffered, it is protected from harm. 受保护
The company is buffered by long-term contracts with growers. 这家公司受到了与种植者签订长期合同的保护。
3. N one of a pair of spring-loaded steel pads attached at both ends of railway vehicles and at the end of a railway track to reduce shock due to contact (铁路)缓冲器
4. N-COUNT A buffer is an area in a computer's memory where information can be stored for a short time. 缓冲区[计算机]
5. N any device used to shine, polish, etc; buff 抛光轮
6. N a stupid or bumbling man (esp in the phrase old buffer) 无能的人[英国英语] [非正式，侮辱]
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buffer /ˈbʌfə/ (buffering,buffered,buffers)
剑桥词典
buffer noun (PROTECTION)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]something or someone that helps protect from harm
缓冲物；起缓冲作用的人
I bought a house as a buffer against inflation . 我买了一幢房子以缓解通货膨胀带来的影响。
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]
the metal parts at the front and back of a train or at the end of a track , that help protect the train and reduce damage if the train hits something
（火车的首尾或轨道末端的）减震器，缓冲器
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 or 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ]
a chemical that keeps a liquid from becoming more or less acidic
缓冲剂
buffer noun (EXTRA SUPPLY)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]an extra supply of materials that a company keeps in order to prevent a situation where none are available
缓冲储备
"Just-in-time production " means that no buffer stocks are held in the factory .
buffer noun (MAN)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ] UK old-fashioneda silly old man
老古板
Silly old buffer! 愚蠢的老古板！ 返回 buffer