devolution

.devә'lu:ʃәn

Collins 1

n. the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)

n. 相传, 转让, 委付
[医] 退化, 异化

Collins 星级

9,228

BNC 频率

23,211

使用频率

devolution 由前缀 de-（表示“向下”或“减少”）和词根 volution（来自拉丁语 volutio，意为“旋转、转变”）组成，整体意思是“权力或责任的向下转移”。

例句

1. The devolution of power to local governments can improve decision-making.

权力下放给地方政府可以改善决策过程。

2. Many people support devolution because it allows regions to address their unique issues.

许多人支持权力下放，因为它允许各地区解决其独特的问题。

3. Devolution has led to greater autonomy for several regions in the country.

权力下放使国家的几个地区获得了更大的自治权。