Buffer Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

buffer

verb

快速理解

What does "Buffer" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Buffer"?

「buffer」作為動詞,主要指透過某種方式來減輕衝擊、保護或隔離。

  1. 1

    緩衝衝擊

    EN: to cushion or lessen the impact of something

    翻譯: 減輕某事物的衝擊或影響。

  2. 2

    提供保護

    EN: to protect or shield from harm or change

    翻譯: 保護或隔離,使其免受傷害或變化影響。

  3. 3

    隔離或分開

    EN: to act as a barrier or intermediary between things

    翻譯: 作為屏障或中介,將事物隔開或分離。

  4. 4

    預留空間或時間

    EN: to add extra time, space, or resources as a safeguard

    翻譯: 預留額外的時間、空間或資源作為安全緩衝。

小提醒:注意「buffer」作動詞時,常與「against」、「from」等介系詞連用,表示「保護...免受...」。例如「buffer the economy from shocks」(緩衝經濟免受衝擊)。

發音(How to Pronounce "Buffer" in English

How to pronounce "Buffer" in English?"Buffer" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Buffer" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Buffer"?How does "Buffer" change by context?

1. to protect or cushion from shock or impact

緩衝;減輕衝擊

The trees help to buffer the house from the strong winds.

這些樹木有助於緩衝強風對房屋的衝擊。

She used savings to buffer herself against the sudden loss of income.

她用儲蓄來緩衝突然失去收入的衝擊。

2. to temporarily hold data before processing or transferring it

暫存(資料);緩衝

The video streaming service buffers content to prevent interruptions.

影片串流服務會暫存內容以防止播放中斷。

The data is buffered in memory before being written to the disk.

資料在寫入磁碟前會先暫存在記憶體中。

3. to act as a neutral zone or barrier between conflicting parties

作為(衝突雙方之間的)緩衝區或屏障

The demilitarized zone buffers the two hostile countries.

非軍事區是這兩個敵對國家之間的緩衝區。

He tried to buffer the argument between his colleagues.

他試圖緩和同事之間的爭論。

4. to add a solution to maintain a stable pH level

加入緩衝溶液以穩定酸鹼值

The solution was buffered to maintain a pH of 7.

該溶液被加入了緩衝劑以維持 pH 值為 7。

It's important to buffer the reaction mixture to prevent drastic pH changes.

重要的是要對反應混合物進行緩衝,以防止酸鹼值劇烈變化。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Buffer"?How to make natural sentences with "Buffer"?
PatternMeaningExample
buffer + noun緩衝、減輕(衝擊或影響)The trees help to buffer the house from the strong winds. (這些樹有助於為房子緩衝強風。)
buffer + noun + against/from + noun保護…免受…的衝擊This policy is designed to buffer the economy against external shocks. (這項政策旨在保護經濟免受外部衝擊。)
be buffered by + noun被…所緩衝The worst effects of the recession were buffered by government subsidies. (經濟衰退最嚴重的影響被政府補貼所緩衝。)
buffer + noun + with + noun用…來緩衝…She buffered the criticism with a lot of praise. (她用大量的讚美來緩衝批評。)

用法說明

How is "Buffer" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Buffer"?

buffer doing vs buffer to do

  • buffer doing 通常用於描述一個持續或習慣性的緩衝狀態或動作,強調過程或狀態本身。
  • buffer to do 則常指為了某個特定目的或結果而進行緩衝,帶有「為了...而緩衝」的意圖性。
  • 在描述系統或經濟行為時,兩者有時可互換,但細微差別在於 doing 偏向描述功能,to do 偏向描述目的。 EN: The system uses extra memory to buffer incoming data streams. 翻譯: 該系統使用額外記憶體來緩衝輸入的資料流。

EN:We increased inventory to buffer against potential supply chain delays.

翻譯:我們增加了庫存,以緩衝潛在的供應鏈延誤。

總結建議

在表示「為了防範...而緩衝」這類目的性較強的語境時,使用 buffer to do 結構會更為精確。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Buffer" and similar words?How to choose "Buffer" vs alternatives?

buffer vs cushion

兩者皆可表示「緩衝」,但 'buffer' 強調吸收衝擊或保護系統,而 'cushion' 更常指物理上的軟墊或減輕情感衝擊。

buffer vs protect

'buffer' 是透過隔離或吸收來減輕衝擊,以達到保護效果;而 'protect' 是更廣泛、直接的「保護」,可能涉及防禦或預防傷害。

buffer vs mitigate

兩者都有「減輕」負面影響的含義,但 'buffer' 強調透過中間物吸收衝擊,而 'mitigate' 更側重於直接減輕嚴重性或痛苦。

口語用法

How is "Buffer" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Buffer"?

引述

在口語中,buffer 常用來引述或轉述某個動作,特別是為了減輕衝擊或爭取時間。 EN: He said he needed to buffer the news before telling the team. 翻譯: 他說他需要先緩衝一下這個消息,再告訴團隊。

EN:I'm just buffering this feedback, it wasn't all directed at you.

翻譯:我只是在緩衝這個回饋,它不全是針對你的。

語氣強調

用於強調在兩個事件或狀態之間刻意製造的空間或保護,語氣上帶有策略性。 EN: You really need to buffer your work time from your personal life. 翻譯: 你真的需要在工作時間和個人生活之間設個緩衝。

EN:I always buffer my appointments by 15 minutes, just in case.

翻譯:我總是會把約會時間預留15分鐘的緩衝,以防萬一。

停頓填充

在思考或尋找合適詞語時,作為一個較具體的填充詞,暗示正在處理資訊或減緩對話節奏。 EN: So, if we... buffer... that segment, the transition should be smoother. 翻譯: 所以,如果我們…緩衝…那個段落,過渡應該會更順暢。

EN:Let me buffer for a second... okay, I think I understand your point now.

翻譯:讓我緩衝一下…好的,我想我現在明白你的意思了。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,buffer 作為動詞的使用應限於描述具體的技術、經濟或物理緩衝過程。上述口語中較抽象或比喻性的用法(如用於對話節奏或情緒管理)在正式文體中可能顯得不夠精確,建議改用更標準的詞彙,如 cushion, mitigate, allow a gap, 或 pause

常見短語

What common collocations use "Buffer"?What fixed phrases with "Buffer" should I remember?

buffer against

buffer [sb/sth] against [sth]

保護...免受...的衝擊

buffer from

buffer [sb/sth] from [sth]

使...隔離於(不良影響)

buffer the impact

buffer the impact/effect of [sth]

緩衝...的影響

buffer zone

buffer zone (noun, but shows verb usage context)

緩衝區(常用於描述創建或作為緩衝區的功能)

buffer with

be buffered with/by [sth]

以...作為緩衝

buffer oneself

buffer oneself against/from

保護自己(免受衝擊)

buffer a blow

buffer/cushion a blow

緩和打擊

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Buffer"?Which "Buffer" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×We need to buffer the data before processing.

We need a buffer for the data before processing.

將 'buffer' 誤用為名詞。當需要指「緩衝區」這個事物本身時,應使用名詞 'a buffer'。動詞 'buffer' 表示「緩衝、減輕衝擊」的動作。

×Savings can buffer unexpected expenses.

Savings can buffer against unexpected expenses.

動詞 'buffer' 在表示「保護...免受...影響」時,常需搭配介系詞 'against' 或 'from'。單獨使用 'buffer' 接直接受詞較不常見,語意可能不完整。

×He tried to buffer his disappointment with a smile.

He tried to cushion his disappointment with a smile.

在比喻情感或心理衝擊時,更常用 'cushion'(緩和、減輕)。'buffer' 雖有類似概念,但更常用於物理、經濟或技術層面的衝擊緩解,用於情感時可能不自然。

×The system is buffering the data yesterday.

The system buffered the data yesterday.

'buffer' 是規則動詞,過去式與過去分詞為 'buffered'。進行式 'buffering' 僅用於描述正在進行的動作,與表示過去時間的副詞(如 yesterday)連用會造成時態矛盾。

×We added more RAM to buffer.

We added more RAM to buffer the data transfer.

及物動詞 'buffer' 通常需要一個受詞來指明被緩衝的對象(如衝擊、資料、影響)。句子中若缺少受詞,語意會不完整。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Buffer"?What are tense/participle forms of "Buffer"?
buffers(3rd_singular)buffering(present_participle)buffered(past)buffered(past_participle)