buffer

1. N-COUNT A buffer is something that prevents something else from being harmed or that prevents two things from harming each other. 緩沖物

Keep savings as a buffer against unexpected cash needs. 備有存款來(lái)作為急需現(xiàn)金時(shí)的緩沖。

2. V-T If something is buffered, it is protected from harm. 受保護(hù)

The company is buffered by long-term contracts with growers. 這家公司受到了與種植者簽訂長(zhǎng)期合同的保護(hù)。

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 (鐵路)緩沖器

4. N-COUNT A buffer is an area in a computer's memory where information can be stored for a short time. 緩沖區(qū)[計(jì)算機(jī)]

5. N any device used to shine, polish, etc; buff 拋光輪

6. N a stupid or bumbling man (esp in the phrase old buffer) 無(wú)能的人[英國(guó)英語(yǔ)] [非正式，侮辱]