[C]起缓冲作用的人(或物) a person or thing that protects sb or sth or lessens a shock
[C]〈机〉缓冲器，减震器 a spring put on the front and back of a railway engine or carriage to take the shock when it is connected to another carriage or hits the end of the track
v. (动词)
vt. 缓冲，减轻 act as a buffer to
英英释义
Noun:
(chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
(computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system
a power tool used to buff surfaces
a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
Verb:
add a buffer (a solution);
"buffered saline solution for the eyes"
protect from impact;
"cushion the blow"
双语例句
用作名词 (n.)
The world's natural ecosystems act as a buffer. 地球上的自然生态系统起着一种缓冲的作用。
Support from family and friends acts as a buffer against stress. 家庭和朋友的支持有助于减缓压力。
Computers record in action in the buffer. 计算机在缓冲器中记录信息。
He is a silly old buffer. 他是个老糊涂。
用作名词 (n.)
Friends are excellent buffers in times of crisis. 朋友是最好的缓解危机的人。
Buffers absorbed most of the shock. 缓冲器使振动减少了许多。
A little money can be a useful buffer in time of need. 在急需时，很少一点钱就能解燃眉之急。
用作动词 (v.)
用作及物动词S+ ～+n./pron.
It is foolish to believe that romantic love will buffer you against life's hardships. 认为浪漫的爱情可以使你躲开生活的艰辛是一种愚蠢的想法。
