"gaffer" 怎么发音

word

US

GAF-er

UK

GAF-uh

释义

In film and TV production, a "gaffer" is the head electrician responsible for lighting. Informally, especially in British English, it can also mean a boss, supervisor, or sometimes an old man.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ɡæfə

英式英语

ɡˈæfɐ

简化发音

美式

GAF-er

英式

GAF-uh

语境中听

The gaffer sets up all the lights for the movie.

Ask the gaffer if we can have more light here.

My uncle is the gaffer on that TV show.

If you want a pay raise, you'll need to talk to the gaffer.