devolution是什么意思

音标:英 [ˌdi:vəˈlu:ʃn]美 [ˌdɛvəˈluʃən, ˌdivə-]

相传, 转让, 委付[医] 退化, 异化

the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)

devolution的用法和例句：

1. His devolution could be a dissociative break.

他的退化可能是一种精神

2. This could point to a devolution in the unsub's psyche.

该点可能表明嫌犯的心理发生了变化

3. Normally I would say this points to a devolution in the unsub's psyche.

通常我会认为这是嫌犯的精神状况 日渐不稳定的表现

4. However, the brutality on display in his latest attack points toward a looming devolution that will only make him more dangerous.

但他在最近一次袭击中展现出残暴的一面 似乎他的手法正在退化 所以他只会愈发危险