early 15c., "to roll down," from Latin devolvere "to roll down," from de- (see de-) + volvere "to roll" (see volvox). Figurative sense of "to cause to pass down" is from 1520s. Related: Devolved; devolving. Also in same sense was devolute (1530s), from Latin devolutus, past participle of devolvere.
实用例句
1. We have made a conscious effort to devolve responsibility.
我们已有意识地下放职责。来自柯林斯例句
2. When the President is ill, his duties devolve on the Vice - President.
总统生病时, 其职责由副总统代理.来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
3. Additional powers will devolve to the regional governments.
将向地方政府下放更多的权力.来自《简明英汉词典》
4. When the President is ill, his duties devolve upon the Vice - President.
