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1. 負擔起領導或監督的責任；主管

   He left his daughter in charge of watching her younger sisters.

   他讓他的女兒照顧她的幾個妹妹。

2. 獲得命令或控制的權力。

   This internet browser puts you in charge of your personal settings.

   這個網頁瀏覽器能讓你管理個人設定。

3. (過時) 受別人的照顧或監護

   The suspect was given in charge and taken to the police station.

   • 1835, Robert Smith, The Friend, page 33

     I have myself seen the wife of a mohout give a baby in charge to an elephant, while she was on some business, and have been highly amused in observing the sagacity and care of the unwieldy nurse.

   • 1873, Pennsylvania. Dept. of Public Instruction, The Pennsylvania School Journal, page 34

     The average number of children in charge is about 90. One hundred and fifty could be accommodated.

   • 1878, Wisconsin. Legislature. Joint Special Committee on the Revision of the Statutes, Report of the Joint Special Committee on the Revision of the Statutes, page 20

     If the commitment be made on the petition of parents, guardian or persons having the child in charge, the judge may, in his discretion, require them to pay the whole or any part of the expense of his maintenance, according to their ability.

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