say-so
Pronunciation
/ˈseɪˌsoʊ/
British pronunciation
/ˈseɪˌsəʊ/

“say-so”的英语定义和含义

Say-so
01

决定权, 最后决定权

the power one has to influence decisions and actions
example
例子
She had the final say-so in approving the budget for the project.
她在批准项目预算方面有最后的决定权
Without his boss 's say-so, he could n't proceed with the changes to the plan.
没有老板的首肯,他无法继续对计划进行修改。
02

an authoritative statement or declaration

example
例子
The new policy was issued under the mayor 's say-so.
He acted on the say-so of the safety inspector.
03

an arbitrary assertion or opinion, often personal or unofficial

example
例子
He made that decision purely on his own say-so.
The rule was enforced at the say-so of a single employee.
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