釋義
英 [ɔ:ˈθɒrəti] 美 [əˈθɔ:rəti]
n.
權威; 權力; 學術權威; [複數]當權者
複數: authorities 形近詞: authorial authorize authorise authoring
例句
1、This provided a pretext for the authorities to cancel the elections.
這給當局取消此次選舉提供了藉口。
2、Any alterations had to meet the approval of the local planning authority.
任何改建都要取得當地規劃機構的批准。
3、Local police chiefs should re-emerge as figures of authority and reassurance in their areas.
各地警察局局長應當重樹其維護轄區安定的執法者形象。