devolved
US /dɪˈvɑːlvd/
UK /dɪˈvɒlvd/
动词
1.
下放, 移交
transfer or delegate (power) to a lower level, especially from central government to local or regional administration
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The central government has devolved some powers to regional assemblies.
中央政府已将部分权力下放给地区议会。
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Responsibilities for education have been devolved to local authorities.
教育职责已下放给地方当局。
2.
落到, 转移到
(of duties or responsibilities) pass to (a successor or subordinate)
示例:
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The task devolved upon him when his manager resigned.
当他的经理辞职时，这项任务落到了他身上。
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The responsibility for the project devolved to the junior team member.
项目的责任转移到了初级团队成员身上。
3.
演变, 退化
deteriorate or decline through a gradual process of transformation
示例:
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The situation has devolved into chaos.
局势已演变成混乱。
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Their discussions often devolved into petty arguments.
他们的讨论常常演变成小争吵。
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