Authority
01
权威, 权力
the right or power to give orders to people
例子
The manager had the authority to approve all major project expenditures.
02
a person or group that exercises administrative or controlling power over others
例子
Health authorities issued new guidelines.
03
an expert whose opinion or knowledge is regarded as highly credible
例子
She is an authority on medieval literature.
04
confidence and self-assurance
例子
The leader handled the situation with calm authority.
05
official permission, sanction, or approval
例子
The project can not proceed without official authority.
06
an organization, agency, or administrative unit of government responsible for specific functions
例子
Local housing authorities allocate public housing.
07
an authoritative text, document, or reference that serves as a standard or model
例子
The treaty is an authority on international maritime law.
词汇树
authoritarian
authorize
authority
