buffer

An adjective used to describe someone who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject, or to describe a body that is physically fit and muscular.

ruПрилагательное, используемое для описания человека, который очень интересуется и хорошо разбирается в определённой теме, или для описания физически подтянутого и мускулистого тела.esAdjetivo que se usa para describir a una persona muy interesada y con buenos conocimientos sobre un tema concreto, o para describir un cuerpo físicamente en forma y musculoso.frAdjectif utilisé pour décrire une personne très intéressée et bien informée sur un sujet particulier, ou pour décrire un corps physiquement en forme et musclé.deAdjektiv, das eine Person beschreibt, die sich in einem bestimmten Thema sehr gut auskennt und sich stark dafür interessiert, oder einen körperlich durchtrainierten, muskulösen Körper.ptAdjetivo usado para descrever alguém que tem grande interesse e conhecimento em determinado assunto, ou um corpo fisicamente em forma e musculoso.zh形容词，用于形容对某一领域非常感兴趣且精通的人，或形容体格健壮、肌肉发达的身体。arصفة تُستخدم لوصف شخص شديد الاهتمام بمجال معيّن وواسع المعرفة به، أو لوصف جسم ممشوق ومفتول العضلات.

1. Color B1 formal

   Of a pale yellowish-beige color, resembling that of buff leather.

   • She wore a buff-colored coat to the event.
   • The walls were painted a soft buff shade.
   • His uniform was made of buff fabric.

   ruЦветescolor antefrcouleur chamoisdeFarbeptCorzh颜色arلون

   Synonyms: beigecreamecrufawnkhakisandstrawtan

• buffer comparative form
• buffest superlative form

A noun referring to something that serves as a protective barrier, cushion, or intermediary, often used in computing to describe a temporary storage area for data.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее то, что служит защитным барьером, амортизатором или посредником; часто используется в вычислительной технике для описания временной области хранения данных.esSustantivo que designa algo que sirve como barrera protectora, amortiguador o intermediario; también se usa en informática para referirse a una zona temporal de almacenamiento de datos.frNom désignant ce qui sert de barrière protectrice, d'amortisseur ou d'intermédiaire ; souvent utilisé en informatique pour décrire une zone de stockage temporaire de données.deSubstantiv, das etwas bezeichnet, das als schützende Barriere, Puffer oder Vermittler dient; in der Informatik häufig für einen temporären Datenspeicher verwendet.ptSubstantivo que designa algo que serve como barreira protetora, amortecedor ou intermediário; é frequentemente usado na informática para descrever uma área de armazenamento temporário de dados.zh指起保护、缓冲或中介作用的事物；在计算机领域常指临时存储数据的缓冲区。arاسم يشير إلى ما يعمل حاجزًا واقيًا أو ممتصًا للصدمات أو وسيطًا؛ ويُستخدم كثيرًا في الحوسبة للدلالة على منطقة تخزين مؤقتة للبيانات.

1. Protective barrier B2 formal

   Something that serves as a protective barrier or cushion against impact, harm, or change.

   • The forest acts as a buffer against strong winds.
   • The savings account is a financial buffer for emergencies.
   • A buffer zone was established between the two countries.

   ruБуферesAmortiguador protectorfrTampon protecteurdePufferptProteçãozh缓冲arحاجز واقٍ

   Synonyms: barriercushionguardprotectionsafeguardshieldshock absorber

2. Temporary storage B2 formal IT

   A temporary storage area in computing that holds data while it is being processed or transferred.

   • The video is buffering because of a slow internet connection.
   • The printer has a memory buffer for print jobs.
   • The software uses a buffer to store user input temporarily.

   ruБуферesAlmacenamiento temporal en informáticafrMémoire tampondePufferptBufferzh缓冲区arذاكرة مؤقتة

   Synonyms: cachescratchpadstaging area

3. Chemical solution C1 formal technical

   A solution that resists changes in pH when small amounts of acid or base are added.

   • The buffer solution maintained a stable pH during the experiment.
   • Biologists use buffers to keep cell cultures at the right acidity.
   • A phosphate buffer is commonly used in biochemical assays.

   ruБуферный растворesSolución amortiguadorafrSolution tampondePufferlösungptSolução tampãozh缓冲溶液arمحلول منظم

   Synonyms: buffer solution

• buffers plural form
• buffers' possessive plural form
• buffer's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of protecting something from impact or change, or in computing, to store data temporarily.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по защите чего-либо от воздействия или изменений, или в вычислительной технике — временное хранение данных.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de proteger algo de impactos o cambios, o en informática, almacenar datos temporalmente.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de protéger quelque chose contre un impact ou des changements, ou en informatique, le stockage temporaire de données.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um eine Handlung zu bezeichnen, die etwas vor Einflüssen oder Veränderungen schützt, oder in der Informatik die vorübergehende Speicherung von Daten.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de proteger algo de um impacto ou de mudanças, ou, na computação, o armazenamento temporário de dados.zh动词，指保护某物免受冲击或变化的影响；在计算机领域，指临时存储数据。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على حماية شيء ما من التأثير أو التغيّر، أو في الحوسبة على التخزين المؤقت للبيانات.

1. Temporarily store data B2 formal IT

   To store data temporarily in a buffer to compensate for differences in processing speed or data flow.

   • The video player is buffering the movie before playback.
   • The system buffers the incoming data to prevent loss.
   • You need to buffer the audio stream to avoid interruptions.

   ruБуферизироватьesalmacenar temporalmente en un búferfrMettre en mémoire tampondePuffernptArmazenar em bufferzh缓冲arالتخزين المؤقت للبيانات

   Synonyms: cacheholdqueuespoolstore

2. Protect or cushion B2 formal

   To reduce the impact of something; to act as a protective barrier.

   • The savings account helped buffer the family against financial hardship.
   • The new policy aims to buffer the economy from market fluctuations.
   • Trees buffer the house from strong winds.

   ruСмягчатьesamortiguarfrAmortir, protégerdeAbschwächenptAmortecerzh缓冲arتخفيف الأثر

   Synonyms: absorbcushionguardinsulatemitigateprotectscreensheltershieldsoften

   Antonyms: damageendangerexposeharmhurt

• buffered past participle
• buffered past simple
• buffering present participle
• buffers third person singular