boffin

FREQ #49047

n. 研究员, 科学工作者

发音

UK /ˈbɒfɪn/
AU
US /ˈbɑfɪn/
AU

词形变化

boffins 复数 boffins

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    An engineer or scientist, especially one engaged in technological or military research.

    科学家

    澳大利亚 爱尔兰 新西兰 非正式
  2. 2.

    A person with specialized knowledge or skills, especially one who is socially awkward.

    澳大利亚 爱尔兰 新西兰 非正式 引申义
  3. 3.

    A person with specialized knowledge or skills, especially one who is socially awkward.

    an intellectual; a smart person.

    澳大利亚 爱尔兰 新西兰 非正式 引申义

词汇关系

名词

上位词 2

investigator researcher

词源

Origin unknown; a number of possible etymologies have been suggested, but no conclusive evidence exists. One strong theory conjectures a connection from the "Mr. Boffins" of English novels, such as in Dickens' Our Mutual Friend.

来源：wiktionary