| 释义 |
●deˈvolve sth to/on/upon sbto give a duty, responsibility, power, etc. to sb who has less authority than you （将职责、责任、权力等）移交，转交，委任◆The central government devolved most tax-raising powers to the regional authorities. 中央政府将大部分征税权移交给了地方当局。 See also devolve |