| 词汇 | devolves |
| 释义 | (redirected from devolves)devolve (up)on (someone or something)To become someone else's responsibility, as of a task or job. If Joe is out sick on Monday, I know that sorting the mail will devolve on me. devolve (up)on someone or something[for something, such as a task] to be passed on to someone or a group. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) This job, I am afraid, devolves upon you and you alone. The task of repairing the damage devolved on Diane. |
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