devolve
[dɪˈvɑ:lv]
vt.& vi.
移交;
转移;
交给下属（或下层、晚辈等）;
衰落;
例句:
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Why did he want to devolve the police service?
来自BBC
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We have made a conscious effort to devolve responsibility.
我们已有意识地下放职责。
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When the President is ill, his duties devolve on the Vice - President.
总统生病时, 其职责由副总统代理.
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Additional powers will devolve to the regional governments.
将向地方政府下放更多的权力.
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Why not devolve health care budgets to local government too?
来自BBC
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Would it all devolve into a slugfest among hard-core fans?
来自WSJ