| 释义 |
vet
I. \ˈvet, usu -ed.+V\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: by shortening
: veterinarian, veterinary
II. verb
(vetted ; vetted ; vetting ; vets)
transitive verb
1.
a. : to provide veterinary care for (an animal) : subject to veterinary examination and care and especially to a general physical examination
b. : to provide (a person) with medical care; especially : to subject to a physical examination or checkup
2. : to inspect or examine with careful thoroughness and especially in the quality of an expert
< spent the evening vetting the report >
< it is wise to have an experienced person vet old silver before you buy >
intransitive verb
: to practice as a veterinarian
< vetted for the track since its opening season >
III. adjective or noun
Etymology: by shortening
: veteran |