devolve
US /dɪˈvɑːlv/
UK /dɪˈvɒlv/
動詞
1.
下放, 移交
transfer or delegate (power) to a lower level, especially from central government to local or regional administration
範例:
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The central government decided to devolve more power to local authorities.
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Responsibilities will devolve to the regional offices.
2.
pass by inheritance or succession
範例:
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The property will devolve upon his eldest son.
財產將傳給他的長子。
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The title would devolve to the next in line.
頭銜將傳給下一位繼承人。
3.
degenerate or be transferred to a lower or less desirable state
範例:
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The discussion quickly devolved into a shouting match.
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His mental state began to devolve after the accident.
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