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单词 authoritative
释义 au·thor·i·ta·tive
\əˈthärəˌtā]d.iv, -thȯr-, -_tə], ]tiv, -ēv also ȯˈth-\ adjective
Etymology: authority + -ative
1.
 a. : of the nature of authority : marked by, possessing, or proceeding from authority : official
  < an authoritative decision >
 b. : exercising or assuming authority : having an air of authority; sometimes : demanding submission and conformity : peremptory, dictatorial
  < an authoritative young officer >
2. : possessing recognized or evident authority that elicits acquiescence and acceptance : having qualities that mark as definitive : conclusive, convincing
 < authoritative literature on the functioning of the human mind — Elspeth Mosscrop >
 < an authoritative interpretation of the great composer >
 < a more sober and authoritative view of the situation — D.W.Maurer & V.H.Vogel >
au·thor·i·ta·tive·ly adverb
au·thor·i·ta·tive·ness noun -es
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