n.  起缓冲作用的人[物]

n. 〔火车或铁轨末端的〕缓冲器，减震器

v.  缓冲，缓和，缓解

v.  保护；使不受…的侵害

v.  〔电脑〕缓存

• buffer zone  〔军事〕缓冲地带，缓冲区

• buffer state  缓冲国

• buffer the effects of  减少…的影响

• She often had to act as a buffer between father and son.

  她经常要充当父子之间的调解人。

• Consumer spending is buffering the effects of the recession.

  消费支出正在缓解经济衰退造成的影响。

• Support from family and friends acts as a buffer against stress.

  家庭和朋友的支持有助于减缓压力。

• They tried to buffer themselves against problems and uncertainties. 他们尽力保护自己免受困难和不确定因素的影响。

BrE /ˈbʌfə(r)/

NAmE /ˈbʌfər/