devolve

动词

1. 1

   沦为、恶化、退化常与 into 连用

   The peaceful protest quickly devolved into violence and looting.

   和平的抗议很快就沦为暴力与抢劫。

2. 2

   下放、移交、授权多用于被动

   Many powers have been devolved to regional governments.

   许多权力已经下放给地方政府。

3. 3

   转移、归属正式，与 on、upon 连用

   Responsibility for the children devolved upon their grandmother.

   照顾这些孩子的责任落到了祖母身上。