Incumbent

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What Does Incumbent Mean?

  • 现任者
  • 在职者
  • 现有的

Incumbent Pronunciation

/ɪnˈkʌmbənt/

Incumbent Definition

noun

Definition

a person who currently holds a particular office or position, especially in politics.

In ZH

目前担任特定职务或职位的人，尤其是在政治中。

How to Use Incumbent in a Sentence

  • The incumbent president is seeking re-election.
  • An incumbent often has an advantage in elections due to name recognition.
  • The company's incumbent CEO announced retirement plans.
  • Incumbents usually have easier access to campaign financing.
  • In many countries, the incumbent is expected to be more experienced in governance.
adjective

Definition

necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

In ZH

对（某人来说）作为责任或义务是必要的。

How to Use Incumbent in a Sentence

  • It is incumbent upon all citizens to vote in elections.
  • As a teacher, it is incumbent on me to provide a safe learning environment.
  • It is incumbent for leaders to address their people's needs.
  • The law makes it incumbent on employers to ensure workplace safety.
  • In a democracy, it is incumbent upon the government to uphold the rights of its citizens.

Synonyms for Incumbent