authority 是什么意思？authority 的含义 - 柯林高阶英语学习词典 - 在线工具

Word forms: plural authorities

1. plural noun

The authorities are the people who have the power to make decisions and to make sure that laws are obeyed.

This provided a pretext for the authorities to cancel the elections.

The prison authorities have been criticised for not moving more quickly to end the protest by inmates.

Synonyms: powers that be, government, police, officials More Synonyms of authority

2. countable noun [oft in names]

An authority is an official organization or government department that has the power to make decisions.

...the Health Education Authority.

Any alterations had to meet the approval of the local planning authority.

4. uncountable noun

Authority is the right to command and control other people.

Local police chiefs should re-emerge as figures of authority and reassurance in their areas.

The judge had no authority to order a second trial.

Synonyms: prerogative, right, influence, might More Synonyms of authority

5. uncountable noun

If someone has authority, they have a quality which makes other people take notice of what they say.

He had no natural authority and no capacity for imposing his will on others.

6. uncountable noun

Authority is official permission to do something.

The prison governor has refused to let him go, saying he must first be given authority from his own superiors.

Synonyms: permission, leave, permit, sanction More Synonyms of authority

7. countable noun

Someone who is an authority on a particular subject knows a lot about it.

He's universally recognized as an authority on Russian affairs. [+ on]

Synonyms: expert, specialist, professional, master More Synonyms of authority

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