official
/əˈfɪʃəl/
CEFR level B1Topic GovernmentWord #2348 in the learning path
官方的；正式的
Definitions
adj. approved or issued by a government or organisation
官方的；正式的
n. someone with a position of authority in an organisation
官员；高级职员
Example
We checked the official website before booking our tickets.
我们订票前查看了官方网站。
Official statistics indicate that investment in public transport has increased steadily over the past decade.
官方统计数据显示，过去十年公共交通投资持续增长。
Collocations
- official statement
- official statistics
- government official
- official language
Word family
- officially (adv.)
- unofficial (adj.)
Synonyms
- authorised
Antonyms
- unofficial
Usage tip
official强调官方认可；formal强调形式或场合正式。
FAQ
- What does official mean?
- approved or issued by a government or organisation someone with a position of authority in an organisation
- How is official pronounced?
- UK /əˈfɪʃəl/, US /əˈfɪʃəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
