mid-14c., from Old French brievet "letter, note, piece of paper; papal indulgence" (13c.), diminutive of bref "letter, note" (see brief (adj.)). Army sense is from 1680s.
brevet (v.)
1839, from French breveter, from brevet (see brevet (n.)). Related: Breveted; breveting.
实用例句
1. Brevet is a form of military commission formerly used in US armies.
名誉晋升是美军曾用的一种军衔.
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2. Brevet dropped his eyes.
布莱卫把眼睛低下去.
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3. Judges with an international brevet are integral to the development of Acrobatic Gymnastics.
国际裁判员要全身心地为发展技巧运动服务.
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4. Brevet gave a start of surprise, and surveyed him from head to foot a frightened air.
布莱卫骇然大吃一惊, 把他从头一直打量到脚.
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5. The ex - convict Brevet wore the black and gray waistcoat of the central prisons.
