vet

• Существительное, которое может относиться либо к медицинскому специалисту, лечащему животных, либо к человеку, проходившему военную службу.

A noun that can refer either to a medical professional who treats animals or to a person who has served in the military.

1. Veterinary surgeonA2formalmedical

   A medical professional who treats animals.

   Ветеринар

   • We took our sick cat to the vet.
   • The vet gave the dog a vaccination.
   • She has been working as a vet for ten years.

   Synonymsveterinarianveterinary surgeon

2. VeteranB1formal

   A person who has served in the armed forces, especially in combat.

   Ветеран

   • My grandfather is a war vet.
   • The organization helps homeless vets find jobs.
   • Many vets suffer from PTSD after their service.

   Synonymsex-servicemanveteran

• Глагол, означающий тщательно проверять или оценивать кого-либо или что-либо, особенно на предмет пригодности или одобрения.

A verb meaning to examine or evaluate someone or something carefully, especially for suitability or approval.

1. Work as a veterinarianB2formalmedical

   To practice veterinary medicine; to treat animals medically.

   Работать ветеринаром

   • She has been vetting animals in this clinic for over a decade.
   • He decided to vet after graduating from veterinary school.
   • They vet all sorts of pets, from dogs to exotic birds.

2. Examine carefullyB2formal

   To examine or check something thoroughly for accuracy, quality, or suitability.

   Проверять

   • The committee will vet all applicants before the interview.
   • We need to vet the contract for any hidden clauses.
   • The editor vetted the article for factual errors.

   Synonymsappraiseassesscheckevaluateinspectreviewscreenscrutinize

   Antonymsignoreneglectoverlookscanskim

3. Provide medical careB2formalbritishmedical

   To give medical treatment or attention to a person.

   Оказать медицинскую помощь

   • The doctor vetted the patient before surgery.
   • He was vetted by the medical team upon arrival.
   • They vetted the injured hiker at the base camp.

4. Provide veterinary careB2formalmedical

   To give medical treatment specifically to an animal.

   Лечить животных

   • The farmer vetted his sick cow immediately.
   • She vetted the injured bird and released it back into the wild.
   • The clinic vets stray animals for free on weekends.

   Synonymscare fordoctortendtreat