buffer

名词 buffer:

1. an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
2. an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
   同义词：fender, cowcatcher, pilot
3. (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
   同义词：buffer storage, buffer store
4. a power tool used to buff surfaces
   同义词：polisher
5. a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to contact
   同义词：fender
6. an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
   同义词：buff

动词 buffer:

1. add a buffer (a solution)
2. protect from impact
   同义词：cushion, soften

形容词 buff:

1. of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather
   同义词：buff

1. Refers to push-down stack procedures and is the acronym for last in/first out, a buffer procedure.
   一种把数据压入堆栈的过程，即数据缓冲的过程。LastIn／FirstOut的缩写。
2. His sense of humour was a useful buffer when things were going badly for him.
   他有幽默感，这使他在逆境中聊以自慰。

buffer

n.（名词）
One that buffs, especially a piece of soft leather or cloth used to shine or polish.
擦亮者，磨光工人：把东西擦亮的人，尤指用来上不光的软皮革或布料来擦亮的人
A buffing wheel.
擦光轮

buffer
buffer 2

n.（名词）
Something that lessens or absorbs the shock of an impact.
缓冲器：可以减轻或吸收冲击的震动的东西
One that protects by intercepting or moderating adverse pressures or influences:
缓冲的人（物）：通过阻拦或节制反作用或负面影响而起保护作用的人或物：
例句：
.A sense of humor . . . may have served as a buffer against the . . . shocks of disappointment.(James Russell Lowell)
.幽默感或许可以当作受到失望打击时的缓冲物.(詹姆斯·罗素·洛厄尔)

Something that separates potentially antagonistic entities, as an area between two rival powers that serves to lessen the danger of conflict.
缓冲物，缓冲地带：可用来隔离潜在的对抗性因来的东西，如面敌对势力用来减轻冲突危险的地带
Chemistry A substance that minimizes change in the acidity of a solution when an acid or base is added to the solution.
【化学】 缓冲液，缓冲剂：一种当把酸或碱加入溶液中时能减小溶液酸变的物质
Computer Science A device or area used to store data temporarily and deliver it at a rate different from that at which it was received.
【计算机科学】 缓冲区，缓冲器：用于临时存贮数据的设备或区域，并以与接收时不同的速度传输数据
v.tr.（及物动词）
buff.ered,buff.er.ing,buff.ers
To act as a buffer for or between.
缓冲：为…冲当缓冲器，在两者之间充当缓冲剂
Chemistry To treat (a solution) with a buffer.
【化学】 把缓冲液加入（溶液）

来源：
Perhaps from buff [blow, buffet]
可能源自 buff [流动，冲去]
from Middle English buffe
源自 中古英语 buffe
short for buffet
buffet的简写
from Old French * see buffet 2
源自 古法语 *参见 buffet2