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Related topics: Film, Occupationsgaf·fer /ˈɡæfə $ -ər/ noun [countable] 1. AMFthe person who is in charge of the lighting in making a cinema film 〔电影拍摄时负责照明的〕灯光师2. British English informalOLD/NOT YOUNG an old man – used humorously 老头〔幽默用法〕3. British English informalBO a man who is in charge of people, especially in a factory 〔尤指工厂里的〕工头，领班 SYN bossExamples from the Corpusgaffer• If the gaffer decides to make changes, we know he's got a good back-up squad.• I think the gaffer likes us to stay with the boys and be part of the build-up.Origin gaffer (1500-1600) Probably from godfathergaf·fer nounChineseSyllable Corpus lighting charge of who person the in the is |