to buffer
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缓冲, 减轻
to reduce or soften the impact or effects of a situation or force
Transitive: to buffer an effect
例子
Planting trees can buffer the effects of strong winds in an open area.
植树可以缓冲开阔地区强风的影响。
Wearing a helmet can buffer the impact of a fall during recreational activities.
在休闲活动中戴头盔可以缓冲跌倒的冲击。
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缓冲, 稳定pH值
to treat with a chemical substance that helps maintain a stable pH level
Transitive: to buffer a solution or mixture
例子
The scientist buffered the solution with a phosphate buffer to maintain its pH during the experiment.
科学家用磷酸盐缓冲液对溶液进行了缓冲处理，以在实验过程中保持其pH值。
Before conducting the enzyme assay, the researcher buffered the reaction mixture to ensure optimal conditions.
在进行酶测定之前，研究人员缓冲了反应混合物以确保最佳条件。
Buffer
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缓冲液, 缓冲溶液
a solution containing a weak acid and its conjugate base, or a weak base and its conjugate acid, which maintains a stable pH when small amounts of acid or base are added
例子
The buffer solution in the lab kept the pH steady even after the addition of a strong acid.
实验室中的缓冲溶液即使在加入强酸后也能保持pH稳定。
Buffers are crucial in biological systems to maintain the pH necessary for enzyme activity.
缓冲液在生物系统中对于维持酶活性所需的pH至关重要。
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缓冲器, 减震器
a device that absorbs shock to reduce the impact of a collision or hit
例子
The car 's front bumper acted as a buffer during the minor collision, preventing serious damage.
汽车的前保险杠在轻微碰撞中充当了缓冲器，防止了严重损坏。
Trains are often equipped with buffers to absorb the shock when they stop suddenly.
火车通常配备有缓冲器，以吸收突然停止时的冲击。
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抛光机, 打磨机
a power tool used to buff surfaces
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缓冲器, 减震器
an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
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缓冲器, 缓冲区
(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
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缓冲器, 抛光器
an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
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缓冲地带, 中立地带
a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
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缓冲, 屏障
something that acts like a shield or barrier to protect from harm, damage, or stress
例子
Trees act as a buffer between the road and the houses.
树木充当道路和房屋之间的缓冲。
This savings account is a buffer in case of emergency.
这个储蓄账户是紧急情况下的缓冲。
