[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
mid 19th cent: abbreviation of veterinary or veterinarian