scratchpad

• 指计算机中用于临时存储数据的高速内存，也指用于快速记录或草拟的便签本、草稿本。

A noun referring to a high-speed internal memory used for temporary storage of preliminary information in computing.

1. Temporary computer memoryC1formalIT

   A high-speed internal memory area used for temporary storage of preliminary or intermediate data during processing.

   暂存器

   • The processor uses a scratchpad to store intermediate calculations.
   • This algorithm efficiently manages data in the scratchpad memory.
   • Developers optimized the code to reduce scratchpad usage.

2. Notepad for rough workA2informal

   A pad of paper used for writing notes, sketches, or rough calculations.

   草稿本

   • He jotted down the phone number on a scratchpad.
   • She used a scratchpad to sketch the design.
   • Keep a scratchpad handy for quick notes during the meeting.

   同义词jotternotepad