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devolved

/dɪˈvɒlvd/ /diˈvɒlvd/

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verb

解开，展开。

To roll (something) down; to unroll.

Examples :

"The baker devolved the long, sticky dough onto the counter. "

面包师把又长又粘的面团从卷起的状态解开，然后展开在台面上。

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verb

移交，下放, 传给。

To be inherited by someone else; to pass down upon the next person in a succession, especially through failure or loss of an earlier holder.

Examples :

"After the CEO's sudden resignation, his responsibilities devolved to the vice president. "

在首席执行官突然辞职后，他的职责便移交给了副总裁。

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verb

下放，移交，转授

To delegate (a responsibility, duty, etc.) on or upon someone.

Examples :

"The manager devolved the task of scheduling meetings to his assistant. "

经理把安排会议的任务下放给了他的助理。

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verb

落在...身上，转移到...

To fall as a duty or responsibility on or upon someone.

Examples :

"Since the manager was absent, the responsibility for completing the report devolved to the assistant. "

既然经理不在，完成报告的责任就落到了助理身上。

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verb

堕落，衰退。

To degenerate; to break down.

Examples :

"A discussion about politics may devolve into a shouting match."

一场关于政治的讨论可能会堕落成一场互相叫骂的争吵。

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