gaffer
US /ˈɡæf.ɚ/
UK /ˈɡæf.ɚ/
1.
灯光师, 总电工
the chief electrician in a film or television production unit
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The gaffer adjusted the lighting for the next scene.
灯光师调整了下一场戏的灯光。
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He started his career as a grip and worked his way up to become a gaffer.
他从灯光助理开始职业生涯，一路晋升为灯光师。
2.
爷爷, 老板
an old man, especially one's grandfather or employer (informal, British)
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My old gaffer always tells the best stories.
我的老老板总是讲最好的故事。
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He went to work for his gaffer at the factory.
他去工厂为他的老板工作。