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incumbent

/ˌɪnˈkʌmbənt/ American
  • adj. 现任的, 负有义务的
  • n. 在职者
Definition
  • adj. currently holding an official position, or required as a duty
  • n. the person who currently holds an official or church position
Example
The incumbent mayor won the election for a second term.
现任市长赢得了连任。