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brevet

/bɹəˈvɛt/

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noun

荣誉晋升证书，临时军衔委任状。

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. "

在激烈的战斗中，米勒上尉获得了一份荣誉晋升证书，临时晋升为少校，得以指挥营队，但他的薪水仍然和上尉一样。

military government war job

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noun

委任状，特许令。

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." "

在18世纪的法国，一位成功的商人可能会获得国王颁发的特许令 (tè xǔ lìng)，这份特许令授予他“伯爵”的头衔，并提升他的社会地位。

government royal title

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noun

不间断长途自行车骑行, 挑战赛

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. "

下周末，自行车俱乐部将组织一次穿越乡村的不间断长途自行车骑行挑战赛。

sport vehicle action event achievement

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verb

授予…荣誉职称，授予…临时军衔

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. "

由于他表现出色，公司决定授予他一个更高的荣誉职称，尽管正式的职位空缺还没有，以此来晋升他。

military government