veteran
/ˈvetərən/
CEFR level C1Topic WorkWord #6651 in the learning path
老手；经验丰富的人
Definitions
n. Someone with extensive experience in a particular activity or profession.
老手；经验丰富的人
n. Someone who has served in the armed forces, especially during war.
退伍军人；老兵
Example
Ask Priya; she's a veteran of long camping trips.
问问普里娅吧，她有丰富的长途露营经验。
A veteran of the teaching profession can offer valuable guidance to colleagues entering challenging classroom environments.
教学经验丰富的教师可以为初入充满挑战的课堂环境的同事提供宝贵指导。
Collocations
- a veteran of
- a war veteran
- a veteran journalist
Antonyms
- novice
Usage tip
a veteran of后接领域或经历；也可前置修饰职业名词。
FAQ
- What does veteran mean?
- Someone with extensive experience in a particular activity or profession. Someone who has served in the armed forces, especially during war.
- How is veteran pronounced?
- UK /ˈvetərən/, US /ˈvetərən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
