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Budget: to be careful about the amount of money you spend; to plan to spend an amount of money for a particular purpose 謹慎花錢；把…編入預算
If we budget carefully we'll be able to afford the trip. 我們精打細算一點，就能夠負擔這次旅行。
I've budgeted for two new members of staff. 我已經把兩名新職員名額編入預算。
Ten million francs has been budgeted for the project. 為該工程已編制了一千萬法郎的預算。
The project has been budgeted at ten million francs. 該工程已制定一千萬法郎的預算。
Incidental: something that happens in connection with something else, but is less important 附帶的次要事情
You'll need money for incidentals such as tips and taxis. 你將需要準備好付小費和乘出租車之類的雜項開銷。
Buffer: a thing or person that reduces a shock or protects somebody/something against difficulties 緩沖物；起緩沖作用的人
Support from family and friends acts as a buffer against stress. 家庭和朋友的支持有助于減緩壓力。
She often had to act as a buffer between father and son. 她常常不得不在父子之間扮演調解人角色。
a buffer state(= a small country between two powerful states that helps keep peace between them) 緩沖國(兩敵對大國之間有助于維持和平的小國家)
a buffer zone(= an area of land between two opposing armies or countries) 緩沖區（兩敵對軍隊或國家之間的地區）
make a killing: to make a lot of money quickly 發大財;獲取暴利;財運亨通
