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.
经理有权力批准所有主要项目支出。
The police officer acted with the full authority granted to him by law.
警官以法律赋予他的全部权威行事。
02
当局, 权力机构
(usually plural) people with decision-making power over a specific area in a country
例子
Local authorities regulate public services.
Health authorities issued new guidelines.
03
权威, 专家
an expert whose views are taken as definitive
例子
She is an authority on medieval literature.
The scientist is a recognized authority in climate research.
04
自信, 自我信念
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
例子
She spoke with authority during the presentation.
The leader handled the situation with calm authority.
05
授权, 批准
official permission or approval
例子
You need authority to access the restricted area.
The project can not proceed without official authority.
06
当局, 行政
an administrative unit of government
例子
The transport authority manages the city's bus and rail networks.
Local housing authorities allocate public housing.
07
权威, 参考著作
an authoritative written work
例子
Black 's Law Dictionary is a key authority in legal studies.
The treaty is an authority on international maritime law.
词汇树
authoritarian
authorize
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