() a temporary memory in a computer or a device connected to a computer that is used for storing information when data is being sent between two machines that work at different speeds 缓冲区（计算机或连接到计算机上的设备中的临时记忆体，用於两个机器间以不同速度传输数据时存贮信息）
a thing or person that reduces a shock or protects sb/sth against difficulties 缓冲物；起缓冲作用的人◆The extra stock acts as a buffer against any problem with supplies. 额外的库存有助於缓和供应方面出现的问题。◆The personnel officer often has to act as a buffer between workers and management. 人事主任常常不得不在工人和管理层之间扮演调解人的角色。