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单词 time-served
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time-served
time-served adj. (originally of a soldier; later also of a convict, an apprentice, etc.) that has served his or her time; that has completed the requisite period of service, sentence, etc.
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1872 E. Newdigate tr. A. Niemann French Campaign 328 The forces already called up under the Empire, time-served soldiers, Gardes Mobiles etc., were organized and drilled under the guidance of the chiefs of these military districts.
1890 Law Jrnl. 22 Feb. 124/2 It is to be regretted that the Legislature ever adopted such a clumsy method of rectifying the civil rights of time-served convicts.
1952 Manch. Guardian 23 Sept. 7/7 Some trades in which all time-served apprentices are required for service as tradesmen in the forces.
1985 Headlight June 29/1 He wishes employment in vehicle building or repair. He is time-served and has obtained his City & Guilds.
2002 Independent 21 May 17/1 I suspect that many time-served railway people could come up with similar stories.
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