devolution

• 名词，指中央政府将权力、权限或责任下放或委托给地区或地方层级；也指从较高状态向较低状态的转变或衰落。

A noun referring to the transfer or delegation of power, authority, or responsibility from a central government to regional or local levels, or the process of decline from a higher to a lower state.

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1. Decline or deteriorationC1formal

   The process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power, vitality, or essential quality.

   衰退

   • The devolution of the empire was marked by internal strife and corruption.
   • Critics argue that the new policy represents a devolution of educational standards.
   • The company's devolution into chaos was swift after the CEO resigned.

   同义词atrophydecaydeclinedegenerationdegradationdescentdeteriorationfallregressionretrogressionworsening

   反义词advancementdevelopmentevolutiongrowthimprovementprogress

2. Delegation of authorityB2formal

   The transfer or delegation of power or authority from a central government to regional or local governments.

   权力下放

   • The devolution of powers to Scotland and Wales was a major political reform.
   • Devolution allows local governments to make decisions on education and healthcare.
   • The debate focused on the benefits and drawbacks of further devolution.

   同义词decentralizationdelegationdistributionhome ruleself-government

   反义词centralizationconcentration