buffer
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/ˈbʌfər/
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/ˈbʌfə(r)/
Something that protects or reduces shock or difficulty
Friends can be a buffer against hard times.
朋友可以成為困難時期的緩衝。
A metal device on trains that reduces impact
The train's buffer helps prevent damage in collisions.
火車的緩衝器有助於防止碰撞中的損壞。
A temporary storage area in computer memory
The computer uses a buffer to store data temporarily.
電腦使用緩衝區臨時存儲數據。
An informal term for an old man, often disrespectful
He's just a silly old buffer who complains all day.
他只是個整天抱怨的傻老頭。
To reduce harmful effects
Exercise can buffer the impact of stress.
運動可以緩衝壓力的影響。
To protect from something
Savings can buffer you from financial problems.
儲蓄可以保護你免受財務問題的困擾。
To hold data temporarily before use
The system will buffer the video before playing it.
系統會在播放視頻前進行緩衝。