incumbent

• 指目前担任某一职位或职务的人。也用来形容某事作为义务或责任而必须承担的。

Describes a person currently holding a specific office or position; also used to describe something that is necessary as a duty or responsibility.

1. Currently holding a positionB2formal

   Describing a person who currently holds a specific office or position.

   现任的

   • The incumbent president is running for re-election.
   • The incumbent CEO announced his retirement.
   • She is the incumbent mayor of the city.

   同义词currentexistingpresentreigningsitting

2. Necessary or obligatoryC1formal

   Used to describe something that is necessary as a duty or responsibility.

   义不容辞的

   • It is incumbent upon the government to ensure public safety.
   • He felt it incumbent to report the incident to the authorities.
   • It is incumbent on all citizens to obey the law.

   同义词bindingcompulsoryimperativemandatorynecessaryobligatoryrequired

   反义词optional

• 名词，指目前正在担任某一职位、职务或角色的人，尤其用于政治或职业语境中。

A noun referring to a person who currently holds a specific office, position, or role, especially in a political or professional context.

1. Current office holderB2formal

   A person who currently holds a specific office or position, especially in politics.

   现任者

   • The incumbent won the election by a narrow margin.
   • The incumbent mayor decided not to run for re-election.
   • Voters often favor the incumbent over a challenger.

   同义词holderoccupantoffice-bearerofficeholderofficial