devolve

動詞

1. 1

   淪為、惡化、退化常與 into 連用

   The peaceful protest quickly devolved into violence and looting.

   和平的抗議很快就淪為暴力與搶劫。

2. 2

   下放、移交、授權多用於被動

   Many powers have been devolved to regional governments.

   許多權力已經下放給地方政府。

3. 3

   轉移、歸屬正式，與 on、upon 連用

   Responsibility for the children devolved upon their grandmother.

   照顧這些孩子的責任落到了祖母身上。