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brevet

/bruh-vet, brev-it/US // brəˈvɛt, ˈbrɛv ɪt //UK // (ˈbrɛvɪt) //

布雷特,布尔韦,布尔维特,布尔维

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a commission promoting a military officer to a higher rank without increase of pay and with limited exercise of the higher rank, often granted as an honor immediately before retirement.
v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1

    bre·vet·ted, bre·vet·ting or bre·vet·ed, bre·vet·ing.

    • : to appoint, promote, or honor by brevet.

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Examples

  • To Mildred he was one of that numerous army of brevet relations known as gran-pop, pop, or uncle.

  • Martin Falleix obtained a brevet for invention and a gold medal at the Exposition of 1824.

  • On the reorganization of the army in 1815 he was retained as colonel in the Rifle Regiment, with brevet rank of brigadier-general.

  • Such ability and devotion brought him home from Mexico bearing the brevet rank of Colonel.

  • He rose to the brevet rank of major and served in the war of 1812 against Great Britain.