vet

vet1
noun
  1. a veterinary surgeon
    兽医
(vetted, vetting)
  1. [with obj.]make a careful and critical examination of (something)
    审查(某物)
    proposals for vetting large takeover bids.
    对大规模兼并的要约进行审查的建议。
    ■(常作 be vetted)(Brit.)investigate (someone) thoroughly, especially in order to ensure that they are suitable for a job requiring secrecy, loyalty, or trustworthiness
    (英)审查(某人)
    each applicant will be vetted by police.
    每个申请人都将接受警方审查。
    [as noun vetting]the vetting of people who work with children.
    对从事儿童工作的人进行的审查。
语源
  1. mid 19th cent: abbreviation of veterinary or veterinarian

vet2
noun
  1. (N. Amer. informal)a veteran
    (北美,非正式)老兵
语源
  1. mid 19th cent.: abbreviation
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