n. 老手, 退伍军人, 老兵, 老树

a. 老兵的, 老练的, 经验丰富的

[法] 老兵, 退伍军人

Veteran \Vet"er*an\, a. [L. veteranus, from vetus, veteris, old;
akin to Gr. ? year, Skr. vatsara. See {Wether}.]
Long exercised in anything, especially in military life and
the duties of a soldier; long practiced or experienced; as, a
veteran officer or soldier; veteran skill.

The insinuating eloquence and delicate flattery of
veteran diplomatists and courtiers. --Macaulay.


Veteran \Vet"er*an\, n. [L. veteranus (sc. miles): cf. F.
v['e]t['e]ran.]
One who has been long exercised in any service or art,
particularly in war; one who has had.

Ensigns that pierced the foe's remotest lines,
The hardy veteran with tears resigns. --Addison.

Note: In the United States, during the civil war, soldiers
who had served through one term of enlistment and had
re["e]nlisted were specifically designated veterans.