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brevet

/bɹəˈvɛt/

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noun

名誉階級

A military document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily, but without an increase in pay.

Examples :

"During the tough battle, Captain Miller received a brevet to the rank of Major, allowing him to command the battalion, though his salary remained the same as a Captain. "

激戦中、ミラー大尉は名誉階級で少佐に昇進し、大隊を指揮することが許されたが、給料は依然として大尉のままであった。

military government war job

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noun

特許状, 免許状

A warrant from the government, granting a privilege, title, or dignity, as in France.

Examples :

""In 18th-century France, a successful merchant might receive a brevet from the King, granting him the title of 'Count' and elevating his social standing." "

18世紀のフランスでは、成功した商人は国王から特許状を受け取り、「伯爵」の称号を与えられ、社会的地位を高めることができた。

government royal title

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noun

組織された長距離自転車ライド。レースではなく、耐久力のテストであり、チェックポイントを通過する、指定されたが未標識のルートをたどるもの

An organized, long-distance bicycle ride — not a race, but a test of endurance — which follows a designated but unmarked route passing through check points.

Examples :

"Next weekend, the cycling club is organizing a brevet through the countryside. "

来週末、サイクリングクラブは田園地帯を走る長距離自転車ライドを企画しています。

sport vehicle action event achievement

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verb

名誉階級で昇進させる

To promote by brevet.

Examples :

"Because of his outstanding performance, the company decided to brevet him to a higher position, even though a formal opening wasn't available yet. "

彼の傑出した業績により、会社は正式な空きがまだなかったにもかかわらず、彼を名誉階級で昇進させることにしました。

military government