plural buffers
plural buffers
Learner's definition of BUFFER
[count]
1
: something that gives protection by separating things : a protective barrier缓冲物;缓冲垫;防护栅障 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 -
She had to act as a buffer between the two brothers, who wouldn't stop arguing.她不得不在争吵不休的两兄弟之间扮演调解人的角色。
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It's important to save money as a buffer against times of illness or the loss of your job.存点钱以备生病或失业之需是很重要的。
— see also buffer state, buffer zone 2
computers : a place in the memory of a computer where information is stored for a short time缓冲存储区;缓存区
3
chiefly British : either one of two devices with metal springs that are connected to the front and back of railroad cars in order to reduce shock when the train hits things(铁路机车头尾的)缓冲器,减震器
hit the buffers
British, informal or run into the buffers 2 buffer /ˈbʌfɚ/ verb
buffers; buffered; buffering
buffers; buffered; buffering
Learner's definition of BUFFER
[+ object]
1
: to protect (something) from something保护(某物) 2
: to lessen the harmful effects of (something)缓解;缓冲 3
computers : to put (something, such as data) in a buffer存储,缓存(数据等)
3 buffer /ˈbʌfɚ/ noun
plural buffers
plural buffers
Learner's definition of BUFFER
[count] British, informal