Definitions
n. a person trained to treat sick or injured animals
兽医
v. to check someone or something carefully before giving approval
审查；仔细检查
Example
The vet gently checked our puppy's ears and paws.
兽医轻柔地检查了我们小狗的耳朵和爪子。
Organisations should vet potential employees carefully when recruiting people who will work with children or vulnerable adults.
组织在招聘将与儿童或弱势成年人接触的人员时，应仔细审查应聘者。
Collocations
- take a pet to the vet
- vet applicants
- vetting process
Word family
- veterinarian (n.)
- veterinary (adj.)
- vetting (n.)
Synonyms
- veterinarian
- screen
Usage tip
动词过去式vetted，动名词vetting，均双写t。
FAQ
- What does vet mean?
- a person trained to treat sick or injured animals to check someone or something carefully before giving approval
- How is vet pronounced?
- UK /vet/, US /vet/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
