incumbency
US /ɪnˈkʌm.bən.si/
UK /ɪnˈkʌm.bən.si/
名詞
1.
任期, 在職
the period during which someone holds an official position
範例:
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During his incumbency, the economy grew significantly.
在他任職期間，經濟顯著增長。
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The president's first year of incumbency was marked by several reforms.
總統任期的第一年以數項改革為標誌。
2.
在職, 擔任職務
the holding of an office or the state of being an incumbent
範例:
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The advantages of incumbency often make it difficult for challengers to win elections.
在職的優勢常常使挑戰者難以贏得選舉。
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The candidate emphasized his long record of public service and his experience in incumbency.
該候選人強調了他長期的公共服務記錄和在職經驗。
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