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brevets

/ˈbɹɛvɪts/ /ˈbɹɛvɛts/

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noun

临时委任状，名誉军衔。

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

Examples :

"During the war, many officers received brevets, allowing them to command larger units despite their actual pay grade remaining the same. "

战争期间，许多军官获得了临时委任状（名誉军衔），这使他们能够指挥更大的部队，尽管他们的实际工资等级保持不变。

military government war

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noun

委任状，特许证。

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

Examples :

"The French king granted the prestigious title of "Count" through a series of brevets. "

法国国王通过一系列委任状授予了享有盛誉的“伯爵”头衔。

government royal title history

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noun

不间断骑行，长途骑行.

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 :

"My friend trains hard for brevets; he enjoys the challenge of long-distance cycling and testing his limits. "

我的朋友努力训练，为了参加不间断骑行活动；他享受长途骑行的挑战以及测试自己极限的过程。

sport vehicle action achievement