gaffer

名词 gaffer:

1. an elderly man
   同义词：old-timer, oldtimer, old geezer, antique
2. an electrician responsible for lighting on a movie or tv set
3. a person who exercises control over workers
   同义词：foreman, chief, honcho, boss

1. That (old) gaffer going into the pub is 90 years old.
   走进酒店的那个老头子已经90岁了。

gaf.fer

n.（名词）
An electrician in charge of lighting on a movie or television set.
照明电工：电影或电视拍摄小组负责照明的电工
Chiefly British An old man or a rustic.
【多用于英国】 老头儿或乡下人
Chiefly British A boss or foreman.
【多用于英国】 雇主，工头

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Probably alteration influenced by grandfather
可能为 受 grandfather的影响
of godfather
godfather的变化