authority
US /əˈθɔːr.ə.t̬i/
UK /əˈθɔːr.ə.t̬i/
1.
權力, 權限
the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience
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The police have the authority to arrest criminals.
警察有逮捕罪犯的權力。
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She has no authority over me.
她對我沒有權力。
2.
當局, 部門
a person or organization having political or administrative power and control
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The local authority is responsible for waste collection.
地方當局負責垃圾收集。
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You need to get permission from the relevant authority.
你需要獲得相關部門的許可。
3.
權威, 專家
the power to influence others, especially because of one's recognized knowledge or expertise
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He speaks with great authority on the subject of ancient history.
他在古代歷史方面說話很有權威。
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Her research has established her as an authority in the field.
她的研究使她成為該領域的權威。