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BNC: 6531 COCA: 8759

buffer

1 buffer /ˈbʌfɚ/ noun
plural buffers
1 buffer
/ˈbʌfɚ/
noun
plural buffers
Learner's definition of BUFFER
[count]
: 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
see also buffer state, buffer zone
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
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
: to stop or fail停止;失败
compare 3buffer
2 buffer /ˈbʌfɚ/ verb
buffers; buffered; buffering
2 buffer
/ˈbʌfɚ/
verb
buffers; buffered; buffering
Learner's definition of BUFFER
[+ object]
: to protect (something) from something保护(某物)
: to lessen the harmful effects of (something)缓解;缓冲
computers : to put (something, such as data) in a buffer存储,缓存(数据等)
3 buffer /ˈbʌfɚ/ noun
plural buffers
3 buffer
/ˈbʌfɚ/
noun
plural buffers
Learner's definition of BUFFER
[count] British, informal
: an old man老家伙;老头
compare 1buffer
BNC: 6531 COCA: 8759

buffer

1 of 4

noun (1)

buff·​er ˈbə-fər How to pronounce buffer (audio)
plural buffers
1
: any of various devices or pieces of material for reducing shock or damage due to contact
2
: a means or device used as a cushion against the shock of fluctuations in business or financial activity
3
: something that serves as a protective barrier: such as
b
: a person who shields another especially from annoying routine matters
4
: a substance capable in solution of neutralizing both acids and bases and thereby maintaining the original acidity or basicity of the solution
also : a solution containing such a substance
5
: a section of computer memory for temporarily storing information
especially : one that accepts information at one rate and delivers it at another
The streaming video feed continues to download into the buffer while the computer starts playing the movie.
buffered adjective

buffer

2 of 4

verb

buffered; buffering ˈbə-f(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce buffer (audio) ; buffers

transitive verb

1
: to lessen the shock of : cushion
2
: to treat (something, such as an acid solution) with a buffer
also : to prepare (aspirin) with an antacid
3
: to collect (data) in a buffer

buffer

3 of 4

noun (2)

plural buffers
: someone or something that buffs
especially : a machine that cleans and polishes
a floor buffer

buffer

4 of 4

noun (3)

plural buffers
British slang
: fellow, man
a jolly buffer
especially : an old man
And now that I'm an old crock and he's an old buffer, we have our daily skirmishes—he wants the window closed, I want it open. Fiona Cooper

Example Sentences

Verb The trees help buffer the house from the hot summer sun. The wall buffers the noise of the traffic.

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

buff, verb, to react like a soft body when struck

Noun (3)

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1854, in the meaning defined above

Noun (3)

1749, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of buffer was in 1749
BNC: 6531 COCA: 8759
buffer

noun

VERB + BUFFER | BUFFER + NOUN | PREPOSITION VERB + BUFFERact as起緩衝作用provide提供緩衝use sth as把⋯作為緩衝BUFFER + NOUNstate, zone緩衝國;緩衝區PREPOSITIONbuffer against針對⋯的緩衝A family can provide a buffer against stress at work.家庭能夠起到緩衝工作壓力的作用。buffer between⋯之間的緩衝The organization acts as a buffer between the management and the union.這個組織在資方與工會之間起緩衝作用。

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