Brevet

[brevit]

解釋/意思:

(noun.) a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay).

(verb.) promote somebody by brevet, in the military.

整理:昆廷--From WordNet

解釋/意思:

(n.) A warrant from the government, granting a privilege, title, or dignity. [French usage].

(n.) A commission giving an officer higher rank than that for which he receives pay; an honorary promotion of an officer.

(v. t.) To confer rank upon by brevet.

(a.) Taking or conferring rank by brevet; as, a brevet colonel; a brevet commission.

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解釋/意思:

n. a military commission entitling an officer to take rank above that for which he receives pay.—n. Brevet′cy the condition of one holding brevet rank.

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