| 单词 | authority |
| 释义 | authorityauthority /əˈθɔrət̮i/ ●●● S3 W1 AWL noun (plural authorities) 1POWER [uncountable] the power, especially legal or official power, that a person or organization has to make decisions about something: the authority to do something Coach Harris has the authority to hire and fire players.authority over The generals were given complete authority over particular regions of the country. The attack was carried out under NATO’s authority. I’ve never been in a position of authority before. The new government that formed after the revolution did not recognize the authority of the old government.2EXPERT [countable] someone who knows a lot about a subject and whose knowledge and opinions are greatly respected: authority on Mr. Li is an authority on Chinese art. Baugh is a leading authority in the field of linguistics (=one of the most knowledgeable and respected authorities).► see thesaurus at expert13authorities [plural] the people or organizations that are in charge of a particular country or area: Have you reported the accident to the authorities? An agreement has been reached between U.S. and Colombian authorities.4I have it on good authority used to say that you are sure that something is true because you trust the person who told you about it: I have it on good authority that the school board wants to fire the principal.5ORGANIZATION [countable] an official organization or a local government department which controls public affairs, provides public services, etc.: Channing is the director of the Regional Water Authority.6PERSONAL QUALITY [uncountable] a quality that shows your knowledge or experience and makes people obey or trust you: Catherine spoke with calm authority and convinced us all. He lacks the moral authority to tell other people how to live their lives.[Origin: 1200–1300 Old French auctorité, from Latin auctoritas opinion, decision, power]COLLOCATIONSverbshave authority Teachers should have the authority to discipline their students.lack authority (=not have authority) The agency lacks the authority to enforce the rules.recognize somebody’s authority The group says it does not recognize the authority of the federal government.respect authority (=behave politely to someone with authority) It is harder for teachers to teach when children don’t respect authority.exercise/exert your authority (=use your authority) It can be very difficult for the president to exercise his authority.establish/assert/impose your authority (=show people that you have authority) The new manager was anxious to establish her authority.exceed/overstep your authority (=do more than you have the power or right to do) A higher court decided that the judge had exceeded his authority.abuse/misuse your authority (=use your authority in a bad way) The mayor was accused of abusing his authority and taking bribes.lose your authority He’s worried that he is losing his authority over the department.give somebody authority (also grant somebody authority formal) The department was granted authority over environmental issues.challenge somebody’s authority (=try to take the power away from someone) Teenagers often challenge their parents’ authority.question (somebody’s) authority (=express doubt about someone’s authority or decisions) Students in high school are more likely to question authority.undermine/weaken somebody’s authority (=make someone’s authority weaker) It undermines my authority when you allow Jessie to do something that I don’t permit.adjectivesfull/complete/total authority The manager has full authority to make decisions.absolute authority (=complete authority over everyone – used especially about the leader of a country) In those days, the emperor had absolute authority.ultimate authority (=the final and most important authority) His department has the ultimate authority to approve or deny the merger of the companies.legal authority U.S. agents have legal authority to bring criminals back from overseas.legitimate authority (=someone who has the right to have authority) The rebels overthrew the country’s legitimate authority.parental authority Teenagers are more likely to resist parental authority.governmental authority The failure to pass the bill undermined governmental authority.presidential authority Several changes to the constitution have increased presidential authority. |
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