| 单词 | devolve |
| 释义 | Word Frequency devolve(dɪˈvɒlv) verb 1. (foll by on, upon, to, etc) to pass or cause to pass to a successor or substitute, as duties, power, etc 2. (intr; foll by on or upon) law (of an estate, etc) to pass to another by operation of law, esp on intestacy or bankruptcy 3. (intr; foll by on or upon) to depend (on) your argument devolves on how you interpret this clause 4. archaic to roll down or cause to roll down Derived forms devolvement (deˈvolvement) noun Word origin C15: from Latin dēvolvere to roll down, fall into, from de- + volvere to roll |
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