音标:[.devә'lu:ʃәn] ; 柯林斯词典等级:1 级;
n. 相传, 转让, 委付
[医] 退化, 异化
n. the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)
词型变化:名词复数形式 : devolutions
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用作名词(n.)
  1. Cynics might say that's a devolution, but in the dynamics of fame, reality is always illusive.玩世不恭的人可能会说这只是一种权力的转移
  2. The majority of people in the province are in favour of devolution.该省大多数人赞成权力下放。

经典引文

  • Now for the riches themselves..he may have them by devolution from his parents.

    出自:Donne
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