veteran general; seasoned expert
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
aged general; veteran commander
literaryLiteral meaning referring to a senior military officer.
That white-haired veteran general was once a highly decorated marshal.
The veteran generals in the army are experienced and resourceful.
noun
seasoned expert; old hand (often used metaphorically)
commendatoryCommonly used metaphorically to praise someone highly experienced and skilled in their field, such as in sports, business, or arts. The phrase '老将出马，一个顶俩' is a well-known proverb.
When the company faces a crisis, we still need to ask this veteran of the business world to come out of retirement.
In the Go world, he is a respected veteran.
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When a veteran steps in, one person can do the work of two.
There are several academic veterans in this research team.
Don't be fooled by his age; he is still a key veteran on the court.