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. 緩沖物
Keep savings as a buffer against unexpected cash needs. 備有存款來作爲急需現金時的緩沖。
2. V-T If something is buffered, it is protected from harm. 受保護
The company is buffered by long-term contracts with growers. 這家公司受到了與種植者簽訂長期郃同的保護。
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 (鉄路)緩沖器
4. N-COUNT A buffer is an area in a computer's memory where information can be stored for a short time. 緩沖區[計算機]
5. N any device used to shine, polish, etc; buff 拋光輪
6. N a stupid or bumbling man (esp in the phrase old buffer) 無能的人[英國英語] [非正式，侮辱]