devolve
US /dɪˈvɑːlv/
UK /dɪˈvɒlv/
动词
1.
下放, 移交
transfer or delegate (power) to a lower level, especially from central government to local or regional administration
示例:
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The central government decided to devolve more power to local authorities.
中央政府决定向地方当局下放更多权力。
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Responsibilities will devolve to the regional offices.
职责将下放给区域办事处。
2.
传给, 继承
pass by inheritance or succession
示例:
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The property will devolve upon his eldest son.
财产将传给他的长子。
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The title would devolve to the next in line.
头衔将传给下一位继承人。
3.
退化, 恶化
degenerate or be transferred to a lower or less desirable state
示例:
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The discussion quickly devolved into a shouting match.
讨论很快演变成一场争吵。
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His mental state began to devolve after the accident.
事故后，他的精神状态开始恶化。
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