veteran

• 形容在某一方面（尤其是军事服役方面）经验丰富、资历深厚的人。也可指老兵或退伍军人。

Describes a person who has had long experience in a particular field, especially military service.

1. ExperiencedB2formal

   Having long experience in a particular field or activity.

   经验丰富的

   • She is a veteran teacher with over 30 years of experience.
   • The veteran journalist reported from war zones for decades.
   • He is a veteran member of the board of directors.

   同义词adeptexperiencedexperthardenedoldpracticedproficientseasoned

   反义词amateurbeginnernovicerookie

2. Military serviceB1formal

   Having served in the armed forces, especially during a war.

   老兵的

   • The veteran soldier received a medal for bravery.
   • Veteran troops were deployed to the conflict zone.
   • He is a veteran of the Vietnam War.

   同义词experiencedpracticedseasoned

• 名词，指在某一领域经验丰富的人，尤指退伍军人或老兵。

A noun referring to a person who has had long experience in a particular field, especially someone who has served in the military.

1. Experienced military personB1formal

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

   老兵

   • The veteran shared his war stories with the students.
   • Many veterans receive benefits for their service.
   • He is a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War.

   同义词ex-servicemanvetwarhorse

2. Experienced person in a fieldB1formal

   A person who has had long experience in a particular job, activity, or profession.

   老手

   • She is a veteran journalist with over 30 years of experience.
   • The company hired a veteran software engineer to lead the team.
   • He is a veteran of the music industry, having worked with many famous artists.

   同义词expertmasterold handold-timerpast masterprostagerwarhorse

   反义词beginnerneophytenovice