mid-14c., "to appoint, assign," from Middle French deputer, from Late Latin deputare "destine, allot" (see deputy). Related: Deputed; deputing.
中文解释
1. de- "away, off" + put- "cut, prune" + -e.2. literally "cut off, cut away, prune".3. 由“切，切开”引申为“分配，分派，指派”之意。4. => allot, assign, appoint.5. => one given the full power of an officer without holding the office.
实用例句
1. The depute at the moment revolves around whether other delegates should attend.
此刻的辩论围绕着其他代表们是否应该参加.
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2. He depute the running of the department to an assistant.