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devolves

/dɪˈvɒlvz/ /diˈvɒlvz/

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verb

解卷，展开

To roll (something) down; to unroll.

Examples :

"The artist devolves the roll of paper to reveal the beginning of his mural. "

艺术家解卷展开画纸，露出了他壁画的开端。

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verb

下放, 移交，转嫁

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 :

"When the manager got sick, his responsibilities devolved to his assistant. "

经理生病后，他的职责就转移到了他的助理身上。

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verb

下放，移交。

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

Examples :

"Since the manager is on vacation, the responsibility of approving invoices devolves on the assistant. "

既然经理在休假，批准发票的责任就下放给助理了。

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verb

落到...身上，转移到...，下放给...

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

Examples :

"When the team leader is absent, the responsibility of managing the project devolves to the senior team member. "

当团队领导不在时，管理项目的责任就落到了资深团队成员身上。

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verb

衰退，恶化.

To degenerate; to break down.

Examples :

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

关于政治的讨论可能会恶化成一场争吵。

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