veteran
Meaning: A person with long experience; a former member of the armed forces
A veteran is someone who has considerable experience in a particular field, or more specifically, a person who has served in the armed forces, especially during wartime. The term conveys respect for experience and service. Veteran can also be used as an adjective to describe someone experienced, as in 'a veteran journalist.'
Examples
- He's a veteran of the music industry with forty years' experience. 他是音乐界有四十年经验的老手。Es un veterano de la industria musical con cuarenta años de experiencia.彼は40年の経験を持つ音楽業界のベテランです。그는 40년 경력의 음악 업계 베테랑입니다.
- The charity supports veterans who are struggling to find housing. 这个慈善机构支持正在努力寻找住房的退伍军人。La organización benéfica apoya a veteranos que tienen dificultades para encontrar vivienda.その慈善団体は住居を見つけるのに苦労している退役軍人を支援しています。그 자선단체는 주거를 찾는 데 어려움을 겪는 퇴역 군인들을 지원합니다.
- She's a veteran campaigner for environmental causes. 她是环境事业的资深活动家。Ella es una veterana activista por causas ambientales.彼女は環境問題のベテラン活動家です。그녀는 환경 문제의 베테랑 활동가입니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'veteranus' (old, experienced, of long service), from 'vetus' (old), from PIE root *wet- (year). Originally a Roman military term for experienced soldiers.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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