authority
/ɔːˈθɒrəti/ · /əˈθɔːrəti/
CEFR level B2Topic GovernmentWord #4189 in the learning path
权力；职权
Definitions
n. the power or right to make decisions and enforce rules
权力；职权
n. an official body responsible for a particular area or service
当局；主管机构
n. a person with extensive knowledge of a particular subject
权威人士；专家
Example
Only the manager has authority to approve this refund.
只有经理有权批准这笔退款。
Local authorities should consult residents before introducing policies that significantly affect access to public services.
地方当局在推出显著影响公共服务获取的政策前，应征求居民意见。
Collocations
- have authority to do something
- local authorities
- an authority on
- abuse of authority
Word family
- authorise (v.)
- authorisation (n.)
- authoritative (adj.)
Usage tip
表权力通常不可数；the authorities常指当局。
FAQ
- What does authority mean?
- the power or right to make decisions and enforce rules an official body responsible for a particular area or service a person with extensive knowledge of a particular subject
- How is authority pronounced?
- UK /ɔːˈθɒrəti/, US /əˈθɔːrəti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
