新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

buffer

英  [ˈbʌfə]
    

[NOUN, VERB]

    NOUN. 名词
  • buffers

    1[C 可数名词] 缓冲物

    A buffer is something that prevents something else from being harmed or that prevents two things from harming each other.

    双语例句

    例:

    Keep savings as a buffer against unexpected cash needs.

    存些积蓄以备不时之需。

    2[C 可数名词] 缓冲区

    A buffer is an area in a computer's memory where information can be stored for a short time.

    VERB. 动词
  • buffers , buffering , buffered

    1[T 及物动词] 受保护

    If something is buffered, it is protected from harm.

    双语例句

    例:

    The company is buffered by long-term contracts with growers.

    通过与种植者签订长期合同得到保障。