单词 | duffer |
释义 | dufferWord family noundufferdufferdom duf·fer /ˈdʌfə $ -ər/ noun [countableC] informal STUPID/NOT SENSIBLEsomeone who is stupid or not very good at something 笨蛋,无能的人 Examples from the Corpus duffer• Oliver says he is a duffer, but keeps him on because he is so helpless and lonesome.• The agent's an awful duffer when it comes to dates.• By refraining I have no doubt I shall receive the silent blessings of the multitude of duffers among whom I find myself.• I was never your prototypical duffer.• I think a lot of people feel vaguely when they see two duffers marrying that the duffers must prefer it that way. (1700-1800) Perhaps from Scottish English doofart “stupid person” |
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