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*au·thor·i·ty /ə`θɑrətɪ; ɔːˈθɒrɪti/
n
1 [U] the power or right to make important decisions and control people 权力，权威，威信:
the authority to do sth Every manager has the authority to dismiss employees. 每个经理都有权解雇员工。
+ over Some parents appear to have no authority over their children. 一些父母在孩子面前显得没有威信。
in authority (=in a powerful position) 掌权，当权: You should write and complain to someone in authority. 你应该给当权者写信投诉。
2 [C] an organization or government department that makes official decisions and controls public services 当权者; 官方，当局:
the local education authority 当地的教育局
the authorities British police are co-operating with the Malaysian authorities. 英国警方正与马来西亚当局合作。
3 [C] someone who is respected because of their knowledge about a subject 权威人士:
+ on Dr Ballard is an authority on tropical diseases. 巴拉德医生是热带病方面的权威。
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