incumbent

US [ɪnˈkʌmbənt]
UK [ɪn'kʌmbənt]
  • n.在职者;现任者
  • adj.在职的;现任的;有责任;必须履行
  • Web义不容辞的;任职者;职责所在的
Plural Form:incumbents  
Incumbent
n.
1.
在职者;现任者a person who has an official position
the present incumbent of the White House
现任美国总统
adj.
1.
[obn]
在职的;现任的having an official position
the incumbent president
现任总统
2.
[nbn]
~ upon/on sb
有责任;必须履行necessary as part of sb's duties
It was incumbent on them to attend.
他们必须出席。

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