buffering

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT A buffer is something that prevents something else from being harmed or that prevents two things from harming each other. 缓冲物
Keep savings as a buffer against unexpected cash needs. 备有存款来作为急需现金时的缓冲。
2. V-T If something is buffered, it is protected from harm. 受保护
The company is buffered by long-term contracts with growers. 这家公司受到了与种植者签订长期合同的保护。
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 (铁路)缓冲器
4. N-COUNT A buffer is an area in a computer's memory where information can be stored for a short time. 缓冲区[计算机]
5. N any device used to shine, polish, etc; buff 抛光轮
6. N a stupid or bumbling man (esp in the phrase old buffer) 无能的人[英国英语] [非正式，侮辱]