[] () 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，用于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.额外的库存有助于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。➡ idiom at hit verb