bof·fin
noun/ˈbɒfɪn/
/ˈbɑːfɪn/
(British English, informal)- a scientist, especially one doing research
(尤指从事研究工作的)科学家,研究员 - He’s set up his own website and is turning into a real computer boffin.
他建立了自己的网站,并正在成为一名真正的计算机专家。
Word OriginSecond World War: of unknown origin. - He’s set up his own website and is turning into a real computer boffin.