decentralize /diːˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz/ CET6 ( decentralizing, decentralized, decentralizes )

BRIT also decentralise

• 1. 

  V-T/V-I To decentralize government or a large organization means to move some departments away from the main administrative area, or to give more power to local departments. 分权

  例：

  ...the need to decentralize and devolve power to regional governments.

  …分权并把权力下放到地方政府的必要性。

• 2. 

  decentralization N-UNCOUNT 分权

  例：

  He seems set against the idea of increased decentralization and greater powers for regional authorities.

  他似乎坚决反对扩大分权、赋予地方当局更大权利的想法。