单词 | veteran |
释义 | veteran (once / 257 pages) nadj Veteran commonly refers to someone who has fought in a war––think Veterans' Day, the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial––but, in fact, the word can mean anyone with experience in a particular field. Many veterans of World War II went to college afterward, through the G.I. Bill, and pursued professional careers. At the end of those careers, it was not unusual to find among the ranks of veteran teachers or veteran attorneys or veteran doctors men who were also veterans of the war. WORD FAMILYveteran: veterans USAGE EXAMPLESA fourth-year veteran, Hyde intercepted a pass at the goal line intended for Golden Tate with 1:35 left in the game. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) When my husband, a veteran of the Iraq war, strangled me to the point of unconsciousness, I thought I was the only one. Salon(Jan 02, 2017) Mr. Petraeus and retired astronaut Mark Kelly teamed up this year to launch the gun control advocacy group Veterans Coalition for Common Sense. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) 1n a person who has served in the armed forces Syn|Hypo|Hyper ex-serviceman, vet Legionnaire a member of the American Legion man, military man, military personnel, serviceman someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force 2n a soldier who has seen considerable active service the veterans laughed at the new recruits Syn|Hyper veteran soldier man, military man, military personnel, serviceman someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force 3n an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service Syn|Hyper old hand, old stager, old-timer, oldtimer, stager, warhorse expert a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully 4adj rendered competent through trial and experience veteran steadiness a veteran officer Syn seasoned experienced, experient having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation |
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