1. | [u] 权力；威权；当权（地位）the power to give orders to people |
in a position of authority 当权 | |
She now has authority over the people who used to be her bosses. 她现在管辖着过去是她上司的那些人。 | |
Nothing will be done because no one in authority(= who has a position of power) takes the matter seriously. 什么也办不了，因为掌权的谁也不认真对待这个问题。 |
2. | [u] ~ (to do sth) 权；职权the power or right to do sth |
Only the manager has the authority to sign cheques. 只有经理才有权签支票。 |
3. | [u] 批准；授权official permission to do sth |
It was done without the principal's authority. 做这件事未经校长批准。 | |
We acted under the authority of the UN. 我们是经联合国授权行动的。 |
4. | [c][usupl] 当局；官方；当权者the people or an organization who have the power to make decisions or who have a particular area of responsibility in a country or region |
The health authorities are investigating the problem. 卫生当局正在调查这个问题。 | |
I have to report this to the authorities. 我得向官方报告此事。 |
5. | [u] 权威；威信；影响力the power to influence people because they respect your knowledge or official position |
He spoke with authority on the topic. 他就这个课题发表权威意见。 |
6. | [c] ~ (on sth) 专家；学术权威；泰斗a person with special knowledge |
She's an authority on criminal law. 她是刑法专家。 |
