incumbency
US /ɪnˈkʌm.bən.si/
UK /ɪnˈkʌm.bən.si/
名詞
1.
在任期間, 現職
the period during which someone holds an official position
例:
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During his incumbency, the economy grew significantly.
彼の在任期間中、経済は著しく成長した。
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The president's first year of incumbency was marked by several reforms.
大統領の在任初年度はいくつかの改革によって特徴づけられた。
2.
現職, 在職の状況
the holding of an office or the state of being an incumbent
例:
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The advantages of incumbency often make it difficult for challengers to win elections.
現職の利点は、挑戦者が選挙に勝つことをしばしば困難にする。
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The candidate emphasized his long record of public service and his experience in incumbency.
候補者は、長年の公務の実績と現職としての経験を強調した。
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