单词 | incumbent |
释义 | Word Frequency incumbent(ɪnˈkʌmbənt) adjective 1. formal (often postpositive and foll by on or upon and an infinitive) morally binding or necessary; obligatory it is incumbent on me to attend 2. (usually postpositive and foll by on) resting or lying (on) noun 3. a person who holds an office, esp a member of the clergy holding a benefice Derived forms incumbently (inˈcumbently) adverb Word origin C16: from Latin incumbere to lie upon, devote one's attention to, from in-2 + -cumbere, related to Latin cubāre to lie down |
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