devolved
US /dɪˈvɑːlvd/
UK /dɪˈvɒlvd/
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 has devolved some powers to regional assemblies.
中央政府已將部分權力下放給地區議會。
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Responsibilities for education have been devolved to local authorities.
教育職責已下放給地方當局。
2.
落到, 轉移到
(of duties or responsibilities) pass to (a successor or subordinate)
範例:
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The task devolved upon him when his manager resigned.
當他的經理辭職時，這項任務落到了他身上。
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The responsibility for the project devolved to the junior team member.
項目的責任轉移到了初級團隊成員身上。
3.
演變, 退化
deteriorate or decline through a gradual process of transformation
範例:
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The situation has devolved into chaos.
局勢已演變成混亂。
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Their discussions often devolved into petty arguments.
他們的討論常常演變成小爭吵。
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