[with obj. and infinitive]appoint or instruct (someone) to perform a task for which one is responsible
指定(或要求)(某人)代替自己做事,委派(某人)
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she was deputed to look after him while Clarissa was away. 她受托在克拉丽莎离开的这段时间里照顾他。
[with obj.]delegate (authority or a task)
下放(权力,任务)。
/'depjuːt/
〈苏格兰〉 被授权人,受权人
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[as modifier]
a depute chairman. 代理主席。
"late Middle English: via Old French from Latin