| 词汇 | gaffer |
| 释义 | gaffer Theme: MAN - OLD n. an old man; a rustic old man. (From grandfather.)Nobody out there but some old gaffer with a cane.The old gaffer smiled and moved on. gaffer noun 1 used as a form of address. A loose variation of 'gaffer' as 'boss' or 'old man', usually showing respect UK: ENGLAND, 1748. 2 an employer, a boss, a foreman UK, 1659. 3 a senior electrician in a film unit US, 1969. 4 on the railways, a track crew supervisor US, 1977. 5 in motorcyle racing, a leader of a racing team US, 1965. 6 in circus and carnival usage, a manager US, 1981 gaffer1. An old man, typically one who lives in a rural place. The word is thought to be a contraction of "godfather." Only gaffers live out here—I bet you're the youngest person for 20 miles! 2. The main electrician responsible for the lighting on a film or TV set. No, I don't like the lighting in this shot—where's the gaffer? 3. Someone who others report to, as at work. It can refer to a boss or a fellow employee. Primarily heard in UK. The gaffer's going to be in the office tomorrow, so you better get here on time for once. gaffer(ˈgæfɚ) n. an old man; a rustic old man. (From grandfather.) Nobody out there but some old gaffer with a cane. |
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