Buffer
['bʌfə] or ['bʌfɚ]
解釋/意思:
(noun.) a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact.
(noun.) a power tool used to buff surfaces.
(noun.) (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.
(noun.) (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH.
(verb.) add a buffer (a solution); 'buffered saline solution for the eyes'.
阿纳托尔校對--From WordNet
解釋/意思:
(n.) An elastic apparatus or fender, for deadening the jar caused by the collision of bodies; as, a buffer at the end of a railroad car.
(n.) A pad or cushion forming the end of a fender, which receives the blow; -- sometimes called buffing apparatus.
(n.) One who polishes with a buff.
(n.) A wheel for buffing; a buff.
(n.) A good-humored, slow-witted fellow; -- usually said of an elderly man.
編輯:沃伦
解釋/意思:
n. a mechanical apparatus for deadening the force of a concussion as in railway carriages: a fellow as in 'old buffer.'—n. Buff′er-state a neutral country lying between two others whose relations are or may become strained.
克莱奥校對
例句/造句/用法:
- Buffer says, 'Oh dear! 查理斯·狄更斯. 我們共同的朋友.
- Buffer says he knows a man who married a bathing-woman, and bolted. 查理斯·狄更斯. 我們共同的朋友.
- In fact, he lodges at a-- Mr. Snagsby makes another bolt, as if the bit of bread and buffer were insurmountable --at a rag and bottle shop. 查理斯·狄更斯. 荒涼山莊.
- Buffer says, 'So did I'; but can find nobody to care whether he did or not. 查理斯·狄更斯. 我們共同的朋友.
- What does Buffer say? 查理斯·狄更斯. 我們共同的朋友.
- It is the unfortunate destiny of Buffer to damage a cause by espousing it. 查理斯·狄更斯. 我們共同的朋友.
- Same Buffer, emboldened by success, says: 'When? 查理斯·狄更斯. 我們共同的朋友.
- Then the four Buffers, taking heart of grace all four at once, say: 'Deeply interested! 查理斯·狄更斯. 我們共同的朋友.
- The comfort of passengers and the safety of freight have also been greatly increased by the invention of _Buffers_ on railroad cars and trains to prevent sudden and violent concussion. 威廉·亨利·杜利特. 世紀發明.
- He improved the springs of the carriages, and built buffers to prevent the bumping of the carriage ends, which had been very unpleasant for the earliest passengers. 魯伯特·薩金特·荷蘭. 歷史性發明.
- Ursula looked with hatred on the buffers of the diminishing wagon. 大衛·赫伯特·勞倫斯. 戀愛中的女人.
- Lastly, the looking-glass reflects Boots and Brewer, and two other stuffed Buffers interposed between the rest of the company and possible accidents. 查理斯·狄更斯. 我們共同的朋友.
- He also found a new method of lubricating his carriage axles, his spring frames, the buffers, and the brakes he had built for the trains. 魯伯特·薩金特·荷蘭. 歷史性發明.
- At which the four Buffers, again mysteriously moved all four at once, explain, 'You can't resist! 查理斯·狄更斯. 我們共同的朋友.
整理:彼得