vet
/vet/ (bre, ipa) · /vet/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈvet/ (ame, mw)
vet — noun
- vetsingular
- vetsplural
1. an animal doctor who checks, treats, and advises on the health of pets, farm ani
an animal doctor who checks, treats, and advises on the health of pets, farm animals, and other creatures
Élise took the rabbit to the vet when it stopped eating.
take an animal to the vet
The vet cleaned the dog's paw and wrapped it in a bandage.
After the storm, Joon called a vet to check the injured horse.
Our vet explained why the cat needed medicine twice a day.
- veterinarian
the full and more formal word for this job
- animal doctor
plain explanatory phrase rather than the standard job title
用法筆記
Used for a medical professional who treats animals. Common patterns include "take the dog to the vet" and "call the vet," not references to human patients.
常見錯誤
2. the clinic or room where a vet sees animals and talks to their owners
the clinic or room where a vet sees animals and talks to their owners
We waited outside the vet because two nervous dogs were inside.
at the vet = at the clinic
At the vet, Mira filled out a form for her new kitten.
The children waved at the sleepy cat in the vet's window.
I left my umbrella at the vet after Bruno's check-up.
用法筆記
In phrases such as "at the vet" or "go to the vet," the word can mean the place, not the person. This meaning is common when talking about appointments, waiting, or dropping something off.
常見錯誤
3. someone who used to serve in the army, navy, or another branch of the military
someone who used to serve in the army, navy, or another branch of the military
The town honored local vets at the parade on Memorial Day.
informal plural: vets = veterans
My uncle is a vet who still meets his army friends every spring.
Several vets spoke to the class about life after the war.
A young reporter interviewed a vet outside the history museum.
- veteran
the full, neutral word
- former soldier
narrower, because 'vet' can also include sailors and air force members
- civilian
someone who is not serving in the armed forces
用法筆記
Usually an informal short form of "veteran" when talking about military service. It does not normally mean simply an experienced worker in another field.
常見錯誤
vet — verb
- vetpresent simple I / you / we / they
- vets3rd person singular
- vetting-ing form
- vettedpast simple
1. to examine a person, plan, or document carefully before deciding whether to acce
to examine a person, plan, or document carefully before deciding whether to accept or use it
The school vets every volunteer before allowing classroom visits.
vet + person before approval
Editors vetted the article for legal risks before it went online.
The company hired a lawyer to vet the contract line by line.
We need to vet these numbers before tomorrow's board meeting.
- approve
comes after the checking stage if something is accepted
文法句型
vet + person/plan/document
用法筆記
Common objects include applicants, plans, contracts, reports, and numbers. The idea is a careful check before approval or public use, not medical treatment.
常見錯誤
2. to give medical care to an animal or examine it as a veterinarian
to give medical care to an animal or examine it as a veterinarian
The rescue center asked Sana to vet the puppies before adoption.
vet + animals before adoption
A farm worker called Elena to vet a calf with a swollen leg.
The clinic vets street cats on Tuesdays and gives basic shots.
James learned how to vet injured birds during his summer placement.
文法句型
vet + animal
用法筆記
The object is an animal, and this sense usually appears in rescue, farm, or veterinary-training contexts. In everyday conversation, people more often say "treat" or "check" the animal.