| [/ɔːˈθɔrətɪ; ɔˋθɑrətɪ/] n 用法:
1 [U] (a) power to give orders and make others obey 权力; 权威:
The leader must be a person of authority. 领袖必须是有权威的人. *
She now has authority over the people she used to take orders from. 她现在有权力支配那些一贯向她发号施令的人. *
Who is in authority (ie holds the position of command) now? 现在谁掌权? *
I am acting under her authority, ie following her orders. 我受她支配.
(b) ~ (to do sth) right to act in a specific way 职权; 权限:
Only the treasurer has authority to sign cheques. 只有司库有权签署支票. *
We have the authority to search this building. 我们有权搜查这座建筑物. 用法:
2 [C often pl 常作复数] person or group having the power to give orders or take action 有权力发号施令的人或团体; 当局; 官方:
He's in the care of the local authority. 他归地方当局管. *
The health authorities are investigating the matter. 卫生当局正调查这件事. *
I shall have to report this to the authorities. 我得把这事向当局报告. 用法:
3 [C] (a) person with special knowledge 具有专门知识的人; 权威:
She's an authority on phonetics. 她是语音学权威.
(b) book, etc that can supply reliable information or evidence 可提供可靠资料或证据的书籍等; 权威著作:
What is your authority for that statement? 你的说法出处何在? *
Always quote your authorities, ie give the names of books, people, etc used as sources for facts. 引用资料一定要注明出处（即注明书名, 人名等, 用作论据的出处）. |