Definition of author in English:

author

noun ˈɔːθəˈɔθər

1A writer of a book, article, or document.
（书、文章或报道的）著作者
he is the author of several books on the subject
他是几本关于这个题材的书的作者。
Example sentencesExamples
- He is the author of seven books and more than a hundred articles and chapters.
- The authors of the article don't even bother to address the constitutional question at the heart of the case.
- He is the author of numerous articles and published papers.
- Father Yvon was also a noted writer, the author of several books about the sea.
- Here's a good article by the authors of the new book.
- He is also a prolific writer, being the author of a dozen books on subjects such as Islamic theology, ethics, Sufism and comparative religions.
- The reviewers, like the authors of our articles, have definite points of view.
- She is the author of numerous research articles in scholarly journals and has co-authored a book chapter.
- It happens that I am a childhood friend of one of the authors of this book.
- Let me start out by saying that the author of that article was my aunt, and I don't believe she would ever intentionally misrepresent me.
- She is a poet, playwright and the author of nine books.
- I am pretty confident that the authors of both these articles are better informed on their areas of expertise than I am.
- When the authors of this article were teenagers, the population of the world was about 3 billion people.
- He is a journalist, computer columnist, and the author of 11 books.
- I was at the same exact event as the author of this article and I can ascertain that her report of that day is accurate.
- Table 7 shows the most-cited authors of journal articles.
- A prolific writer, Horowitz is the author or co-author of over 30 books and thousands of articles and essays.
- He doesn't look like the author of controversial books and articles, or like someone who has been harassed by the government and police.
- Somehow I doubt that the authors of this idiotic article have thought this through very well.
- The author of this article was reviewing a recently released book.
Synonyms
writer, man/woman of letters, wordsmith
novelist, dramatist, playwright, screenwriter, scriptwriter, poet, essayist, biographer
journalist, columnist, reporter, correspondent
librettist, lyricist, songwriter
French littérateur
informal penman, penwoman, scribe, scribbler, pen-pusher
1. 1.1 Someone who writes books as a profession.
  作家
  Example sentencesExamples
  In 1965 I was writing a weekly pseudonymous column on books and authors for Scotland's national newspaper.
  In the mid-1990s, she was one of two authors to contribute thoughtful articles on this topic to Chamber Music America.
  Although Stoker managed to write a number of novels, he was not primarily an author by profession.
  Each of these countries naturally gives prominence to authors writing in its respective language.
  Acclaimed author Margaret Atwood writes of the influence George Orwell had on her and her writing, to mark the centenary of his birth.
  Why do you think so many authors have trouble writing sex scenes?
  Unlike many short story authors, Oates writes interestingly about a vast range of subjects, and has the skill with which to make her tales truly mesmerising.
  Some prolific authors write the same book over and over, and others write books so different that their work fails to add up to a single whole.
  Anyway, The Author is filled with lots of immensely practical articles by working authors, agents, commissioning editors and so on.
  Another reason for his attraction to Deirdre is that they both share a passion for books, especially those written by neglected authors.
  Many books by Australian authors are remembered and their merits fully recognised.
  Some 39 poets, essayists, authors and playwrights will participate in it.
  These authors wrote many intimate short stories of superb quality.
  I remember telling my class that my favorite authors were Toni Morrison and Stephen King.
  Many authors now write books with movies in mind.
  Book authors write longer paragraphs without having to give the reader a rest.
  But we're also developing books by other authors, emerging writers for children.
  Then we have authors writing positive reviews for their own books and often their friends will do the same.
  But Verne was a prolific author, and he wrote over 50 novels between 1863 and his death in 1905.
  Years ago, science fiction author Isaac Asimov wrote an anthology of books entitled I, Robot.
2. 1.2 The writings produced by a particular author.
  I had to read authors I disliked
  我不得不读一些我不喜欢的作品。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Where earlier historians had read ancient authors with deference and credulity, he approached their works with presumptuous skepticism.
  And did she read those two authors because of personal ties?
  While these contemporary writers may not have read many of the authors in Harlem's Glory, many of their themes turn out to be echoes of this earlier writing.
  Many of the authors we will read describe their writing as an activist project.
3. 1.3 An originator of a plan or idea.
  the authors of the peace plan
  和平计划的创始人。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Very few of the plan's original authors are still there.
  In a legal system that's built on analogy and precedent, principles often expand past the boundaries that even their authors originally urged.
  The plan's authors reside in Key West.
  The plan's authors believe there is significant tourism potential for water sports to be further developed and states that the surf school should be expanded to a year round activity.
  The authors of the original property rights theory never regarded the system of property rights as something easily changeable by policy decisions.
  Nine years on, let's look at what the authors of the plan had in mind for Sligo after the road is built, particularly in terms of traffic flow and pedestrianisation.
  The authors of the plan also point to the increasing role the private sector could offer by providing a wide range of facilities on behalf of the councils.
  It seems self evidently the case that the authors of the plan did not consider any other possibility except the implementation of the Land Securities scheme.
  Let the plan's authors insist that the government clarify threshold issues before the laws are implemented.
  It is possible that the authors of this idea really believe that his personality guarantees success.
  Synonyms
  originator, creator, initiator, instigator, founder, father, prime mover, architect, engineer, designer, deviser, planner, inventor, maker, producer
  cause, agent
  literary begetter

verb ˈɔːθəˈɔθər

[with object]

1Be the author of (a book or piece of writing)
编写；写作
she has authored several articles on wildlife
她写了几篇关于野生动物的文章。
Example sentencesExamples
- She has authored seven books and over one hundred articles.
- While this is a jointly authored book, the switch from one section to the other is seamless.
- He has authored four books and published more than 500 articles on armor in various military journals.
- I am now pretty convinced that these books were authored by two different people who just happen to have the same name.
- Apart from holding his hugely popular shows across the globe, he is also busy authoring a book.
- He authored a terrific book about his son some years back.
- There is no cause for worry, the scientist who has authored a book ‘From fission to fusion’, explains.
- He has authored a book entitled African American Music - An Introduction.
- He has authored books in Tamil and distributes them at the medical camps.
- She even subsequently authored a book on Indian classical dances.
- She has held four photography exhibitions so far and authored a book of poems with her own illustrations.
- She authored many best-selling books, including Forever Young, Forever Healthy.
- He has authored eight books, including a travelogue.
- Not all politicians can find the time to author a book, not even something that is classed as lighter stuff.
1. 1.1 Be the originator of.
  〈喻〉创造；发起
  the concept has been authored largely by insurance companies
  这个概念主要是由保险公司首创的。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The idea of composing a life, authoring one's own actions, acting as an agent, makes little sense in this view.
  Wilson seized on writing in an effort to author an alternative relationship to domesticity for herself.
  The Palestinian tragedy was authored here in the building in which I write.
  This goodly frame, the earth, was such a configuration, authored by God, and with wondrous messages for those who cared to examine the text.
  The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority is currently authoring guidelines to regulate insurance advertising.
  Synonyms
  write, create, devise, make up, think up, frame, formulate, fashion, produce, originate, invent, contrive, concoct

Usage

In the sense ‘be the author of’ the verb author is objected to by some traditionalists. It is well established, though, especially in North America, and has been in use since the end of the 16th century

Origin

Middle English (in the sense 'a person who invents or causes something'): from Old French autor, from Latin auctor, from augere 'increase, originate, promote'. The spelling with th arose in the 15th century, and perhaps became established under the influence of authentic.

In medieval English the author of something was the person who originated, invented, or caused it. God was sometimes described as ‘the Author of all’. The word came into English via Old French from Latin augere ‘to increase or originate’. (See also auction.) In time author came to be applied specifically to the composer of a book or other piece of writing. An authority (Middle English) was thus once the originator of something.

Definition of author in US English:

author

(also auth.)

nounˈɔθərˈôTHər

1A writer of a book, article, or report.
（书、文章或报道的）著作者
he is the author of several books on the subject
他是几本关于这个题材的书的作者。
Example sentencesExamples
- Somehow I doubt that the authors of this idiotic article have thought this through very well.
- Table 7 shows the most-cited authors of journal articles.
- When the authors of this article were teenagers, the population of the world was about 3 billion people.
- She is the author of numerous research articles in scholarly journals and has co-authored a book chapter.
- It happens that I am a childhood friend of one of the authors of this book.
- The authors of the article don't even bother to address the constitutional question at the heart of the case.
- The reviewers, like the authors of our articles, have definite points of view.
- He is a journalist, computer columnist, and the author of 11 books.
- He is the author of numerous articles and published papers.
- A prolific writer, Horowitz is the author or co-author of over 30 books and thousands of articles and essays.
- She is a poet, playwright and the author of nine books.
- He is also a prolific writer, being the author of a dozen books on subjects such as Islamic theology, ethics, Sufism and comparative religions.
- I am pretty confident that the authors of both these articles are better informed on their areas of expertise than I am.
- Here's a good article by the authors of the new book.
- He doesn't look like the author of controversial books and articles, or like someone who has been harassed by the government and police.
- I was at the same exact event as the author of this article and I can ascertain that her report of that day is accurate.
- The author of this article was reviewing a recently released book.
- Father Yvon was also a noted writer, the author of several books about the sea.
- He is the author of seven books and more than a hundred articles and chapters.
- Let me start out by saying that the author of that article was my aunt, and I don't believe she would ever intentionally misrepresent me.
Synonyms
writer, man of letters, woman of letters, wordsmith
1. 1.1 Someone who writes books as a profession.
  作家
  my favorite authors are Kurt Vonnegut and Aldous Huxley
  Example sentencesExamples
  In 1965 I was writing a weekly pseudonymous column on books and authors for Scotland's national newspaper.
  Years ago, science fiction author Isaac Asimov wrote an anthology of books entitled I, Robot.
  These authors wrote many intimate short stories of superb quality.
  Some 39 poets, essayists, authors and playwrights will participate in it.
  Acclaimed author Margaret Atwood writes of the influence George Orwell had on her and her writing, to mark the centenary of his birth.
  Anyway, The Author is filled with lots of immensely practical articles by working authors, agents, commissioning editors and so on.
  Why do you think so many authors have trouble writing sex scenes?
  Some prolific authors write the same book over and over, and others write books so different that their work fails to add up to a single whole.
  Many books by Australian authors are remembered and their merits fully recognised.
  In the mid-1990s, she was one of two authors to contribute thoughtful articles on this topic to Chamber Music America.
  Book authors write longer paragraphs without having to give the reader a rest.
  Unlike many short story authors, Oates writes interestingly about a vast range of subjects, and has the skill with which to make her tales truly mesmerising.
  But we're also developing books by other authors, emerging writers for children.
  Many authors now write books with movies in mind.
  I remember telling my class that my favorite authors were Toni Morrison and Stephen King.
  Although Stoker managed to write a number of novels, he was not primarily an author by profession.
  Each of these countries naturally gives prominence to authors writing in its respective language.
  Then we have authors writing positive reviews for their own books and often their friends will do the same.
  Another reason for his attraction to Deirdre is that they both share a passion for books, especially those written by neglected authors.
  But Verne was a prolific author, and he wrote over 50 novels between 1863 and his death in 1905.
2. 1.2 The writings of a professional author.
  （作家的）作品
  I had to read authors I disliked
  我不得不读一些我不喜欢的作品。
  Example sentencesExamples
  While these contemporary writers may not have read many of the authors in Harlem's Glory, many of their themes turn out to be echoes of this earlier writing.
  Where earlier historians had read ancient authors with deference and credulity, he approached their works with presumptuous skepticism.
  And did she read those two authors because of personal ties?
  Many of the authors we will read describe their writing as an activist project.
3. 1.3 An originator or creator of something, especially a plan or idea.
  〈喻〉（尤指计划或主意的）创始者，发起人
  the authors of the peace plan
  和平计划的创始人。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The authors of the plan also point to the increasing role the private sector could offer by providing a wide range of facilities on behalf of the councils.
  It is possible that the authors of this idea really believe that his personality guarantees success.
  Very few of the plan's original authors are still there.
  The plan's authors reside in Key West.
  The authors of the original property rights theory never regarded the system of property rights as something easily changeable by policy decisions.
  The plan's authors believe there is significant tourism potential for water sports to be further developed and states that the surf school should be expanded to a year round activity.
  In a legal system that's built on analogy and precedent, principles often expand past the boundaries that even their authors originally urged.
  Nine years on, let's look at what the authors of the plan had in mind for Sligo after the road is built, particularly in terms of traffic flow and pedestrianisation.
  Let the plan's authors insist that the government clarify threshold issues before the laws are implemented.
  It seems self evidently the case that the authors of the plan did not consider any other possibility except the implementation of the Land Securities scheme.
  Synonyms
  originator, creator, initiator, instigator, founder, father, prime mover, architect, engineer, designer, deviser, planner, inventor, maker, producer

verbˈɔθərˈôTHər

[with object]

1Be the author of (a book or piece of writing)
编写；写作
she has authored several articles on wildlife
她写了几篇关于野生动物的文章。
Example sentencesExamples
- He authored a terrific book about his son some years back.
- He has authored books in Tamil and distributes them at the medical camps.
- Apart from holding his hugely popular shows across the globe, he is also busy authoring a book.
- While this is a jointly authored book, the switch from one section to the other is seamless.
- She authored many best-selling books, including Forever Young, Forever Healthy.
- He has authored four books and published more than 500 articles on armor in various military journals.
- She has authored seven books and over one hundred articles.
- I am now pretty convinced that these books were authored by two different people who just happen to have the same name.
- He has authored eight books, including a travelogue.
- He has authored a book entitled African American Music - An Introduction.
- Not all politicians can find the time to author a book, not even something that is classed as lighter stuff.
- She has held four photography exhibitions so far and authored a book of poems with her own illustrations.
- She even subsequently authored a book on Indian classical dances.
- There is no cause for worry, the scientist who has authored a book ‘From fission to fusion’, explains.
1. 1.1 Be the originator of; create.
  〈喻〉创造；发起
  the concept has been authored largely by insurance companies
  这个概念主要是由保险公司首创的。
  Example sentencesExamples
  This goodly frame, the earth, was such a configuration, authored by God, and with wondrous messages for those who cared to examine the text.
  The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority is currently authoring guidelines to regulate insurance advertising.
  The idea of composing a life, authoring one's own actions, acting as an agent, makes little sense in this view.
  Wilson seized on writing in an effort to author an alternative relationship to domesticity for herself.
  The Palestinian tragedy was authored here in the building in which I write.
  Synonyms
  write, create, devise, make up, think up, frame, formulate, fashion, produce, originate, invent, contrive, concoct

Usage

In the sense ‘be the author of,’ the verb author is objected to by some traditionalists, who regard it as an awkward or pretentious substitute for write or compose. It is widespread and well established, though, especially in North America, and has been in use since the end of the 16th century

Origin

Middle English (in the sense ‘a person who invents or causes something’): from Old French autor, from Latin auctor, from augere ‘increase, originate, promote’. The spelling with th arose in the 15th century, and perhaps became established under the influence of authentic.

单词	author
释义	Definition of author in English: author noun ˈɔːθəˈɔθər 1A writer of a book, article, or document. （书、文章或报道的）著作者 he is the author of several books on the subject 他是几本关于这个题材的书的作者。 Example sentencesExamples He is the author of seven books and more than a hundred articles and chapters. The authors of the article don't even bother to address the constitutional question at the heart of the case. He is the author of numerous articles and published papers. Father Yvon was also a noted writer, the author of several books about the sea. Here's a good article by the authors of the new book. He is also a prolific writer, being the author of a dozen books on subjects such as Islamic theology, ethics, Sufism and comparative religions. The reviewers, like the authors of our articles, have definite points of view. She is the author of numerous research articles in scholarly journals and has co-authored a book chapter. It happens that I am a childhood friend of one of the authors of this book. Let me start out by saying that the author of that article was my aunt, and I don't believe she would ever intentionally misrepresent me. She is a poet, playwright and the author of nine books. I am pretty confident that the authors of both these articles are better informed on their areas of expertise than I am. When the authors of this article were teenagers, the population of the world was about 3 billion people. He is a journalist, computer columnist, and the author of 11 books. I was at the same exact event as the author of this article and I can ascertain that her report of that day is accurate. Table 7 shows the most-cited authors of journal articles. A prolific writer, Horowitz is the author or co-author of over 30 books and thousands of articles and essays. He doesn't look like the author of controversial books and articles, or like someone who has been harassed by the government and police. Somehow I doubt that the authors of this idiotic article have thought this through very well. The author of this article was reviewing a recently released book. Synonyms writer, man/woman of letters, wordsmith novelist, dramatist, playwright, screenwriter, scriptwriter, poet, essayist, biographer journalist, columnist, reporter, correspondent librettist, lyricist, songwriter French littérateur informal penman, penwoman, scribe, scribbler, pen-pusher 1.1 Someone who writes books as a profession. 作家 Example sentencesExamples In 1965 I was writing a weekly pseudonymous column on books and authors for Scotland's national newspaper. In the mid-1990s, she was one of two authors to contribute thoughtful articles on this topic to Chamber Music America. Although Stoker managed to write a number of novels, he was not primarily an author by profession. Each of these countries naturally gives prominence to authors writing in its respective language. Acclaimed author Margaret Atwood writes of the influence George Orwell had on her and her writing, to mark the centenary of his birth. Why do you think so many authors have trouble writing sex scenes? Unlike many short story authors, Oates writes interestingly about a vast range of subjects, and has the skill with which to make her tales truly mesmerising. Some prolific authors write the same book over and over, and others write books so different that their work fails to add up to a single whole. Anyway, The Author is filled with lots of immensely practical articles by working authors, agents, commissioning editors and so on. Another reason for his attraction to Deirdre is that they both share a passion for books, especially those written by neglected authors. Many books by Australian authors are remembered and their merits fully recognised. Some 39 poets, essayists, authors and playwrights will participate in it. These authors wrote many intimate short stories of superb quality. I remember telling my class that my favorite authors were Toni Morrison and Stephen King. Many authors now write books with movies in mind. Book authors write longer paragraphs without having to give the reader a rest. But we're also developing books by other authors, emerging writers for children. Then we have authors writing positive reviews for their own books and often their friends will do the same. But Verne was a prolific author, and he wrote over 50 novels between 1863 and his death in 1905. Years ago, science fiction author Isaac Asimov wrote an anthology of books entitled I, Robot. 1.2 The writings produced by a particular author. I had to read authors I disliked 我不得不读一些我不喜欢的作品。 Example sentencesExamples Where earlier historians had read ancient authors with deference and credulity, he approached their works with presumptuous skepticism. And did she read those two authors because of personal ties? While these contemporary writers may not have read many of the authors in Harlem's Glory, many of their themes turn out to be echoes of this earlier writing. Many of the authors we will read describe their writing as an activist project. 1.3 An originator of a plan or idea. the authors of the peace plan 和平计划的创始人。 Example sentencesExamples Very few of the plan's original authors are still there. In a legal system that's built on analogy and precedent, principles often expand past the boundaries that even their authors originally urged. The plan's authors reside in Key West. The plan's authors believe there is significant tourism potential for water sports to be further developed and states that the surf school should be expanded to a year round activity. The authors of the original property rights theory never regarded the system of property rights as something easily changeable by policy decisions. Nine years on, let's look at what the authors of the plan had in mind for Sligo after the road is built, particularly in terms of traffic flow and pedestrianisation. The authors of the plan also point to the increasing role the private sector could offer by providing a wide range of facilities on behalf of the councils. It seems self evidently the case that the authors of the plan did not consider any other possibility except the implementation of the Land Securities scheme. Let the plan's authors insist that the government clarify threshold issues before the laws are implemented. It is possible that the authors of this idea really believe that his personality guarantees success. Synonyms originator, creator, initiator, instigator, founder, father, prime mover, architect, engineer, designer, deviser, planner, inventor, maker, producer cause, agent literary begetter verb ˈɔːθəˈɔθər [with object] 1Be the author of (a book or piece of writing) 编写；写作 she has authored several articles on wildlife 她写了几篇关于野生动物的文章。 Example sentencesExamples She has authored seven books and over one hundred articles. While this is a jointly authored book, the switch from one section to the other is seamless. He has authored four books and published more than 500 articles on armor in various military journals. I am now pretty convinced that these books were authored by two different people who just happen to have the same name. Apart from holding his hugely popular shows across the globe, he is also busy authoring a book. He authored a terrific book about his son some years back. There is no cause for worry, the scientist who has authored a book ‘From fission to fusion’, explains. He has authored a book entitled African American Music - An Introduction. He has authored books in Tamil and distributes them at the medical camps. She even subsequently authored a book on Indian classical dances. She has held four photography exhibitions so far and authored a book of poems with her own illustrations. She authored many best-selling books, including Forever Young, Forever Healthy. He has authored eight books, including a travelogue. Not all politicians can find the time to author a book, not even something that is classed as lighter stuff. 1.1 Be the originator of. 〈喻〉创造；发起 the concept has been authored largely by insurance companies 这个概念主要是由保险公司首创的。 Example sentencesExamples The idea of composing a life, authoring one's own actions, acting as an agent, makes little sense in this view. Wilson seized on writing in an effort to author an alternative relationship to domesticity for herself. The Palestinian tragedy was authored here in the building in which I write. This goodly frame, the earth, was such a configuration, authored by God, and with wondrous messages for those who cared to examine the text. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority is currently authoring guidelines to regulate insurance advertising. Synonyms write, create, devise, make up, think up, frame, formulate, fashion, produce, originate, invent, contrive, concoct Usage In the sense ‘be the author of’ the verb author is objected to by some traditionalists. It is well established, though, especially in North America, and has been in use since the end of the 16th century Origin Middle English (in the sense 'a person who invents or causes something'): from Old French autor, from Latin auctor, from augere 'increase, originate, promote'. The spelling with th arose in the 15th century, and perhaps became established under the influence of authentic. In medieval English the author of something was the person who originated, invented, or caused it. God was sometimes described as ‘the Author of all’. The word came into English via Old French from Latin augere ‘to increase or originate’. (See also auction.) In time author came to be applied specifically to the composer of a book or other piece of writing. An authority (Middle English) was thus once the originator of something. Definition of author in US English: author (also auth.) nounˈɔθərˈôTHər 1A writer of a book, article, or report. （书、文章或报道的）著作者 he is the author of several books on the subject 他是几本关于这个题材的书的作者。 Example sentencesExamples Somehow I doubt that the authors of this idiotic article have thought this through very well. Table 7 shows the most-cited authors of journal articles. When the authors of this article were teenagers, the population of the world was about 3 billion people. She is the author of numerous research articles in scholarly journals and has co-authored a book chapter. It happens that I am a childhood friend of one of the authors of this book. The authors of the article don't even bother to address the constitutional question at the heart of the case. The reviewers, like the authors of our articles, have definite points of view. He is a journalist, computer columnist, and the author of 11 books. He is the author of numerous articles and published papers. A prolific writer, Horowitz is the author or co-author of over 30 books and thousands of articles and essays. She is a poet, playwright and the author of nine books. He is also a prolific writer, being the author of a dozen books on subjects such as Islamic theology, ethics, Sufism and comparative religions. I am pretty confident that the authors of both these articles are better informed on their areas of expertise than I am. Here's a good article by the authors of the new book. He doesn't look like the author of controversial books and articles, or like someone who has been harassed by the government and police. I was at the same exact event as the author of this article and I can ascertain that her report of that day is accurate. The author of this article was reviewing a recently released book. Father Yvon was also a noted writer, the author of several books about the sea. He is the author of seven books and more than a hundred articles and chapters. Let me start out by saying that the author of that article was my aunt, and I don't believe she would ever intentionally misrepresent me. Synonyms writer, man of letters, woman of letters, wordsmith 1.1 Someone who writes books as a profession. 作家 my favorite authors are Kurt Vonnegut and Aldous Huxley Example sentencesExamples In 1965 I was writing a weekly pseudonymous column on books and authors for Scotland's national newspaper. Years ago, science fiction author Isaac Asimov wrote an anthology of books entitled I, Robot. These authors wrote many intimate short stories of superb quality. Some 39 poets, essayists, authors and playwrights will participate in it. Acclaimed author Margaret Atwood writes of the influence George Orwell had on her and her writing, to mark the centenary of his birth. Anyway, The Author is filled with lots of immensely practical articles by working authors, agents, commissioning editors and so on. Why do you think so many authors have trouble writing sex scenes? Some prolific authors write the same book over and over, and others write books so different that their work fails to add up to a single whole. Many books by Australian authors are remembered and their merits fully recognised. In the mid-1990s, she was one of two authors to contribute thoughtful articles on this topic to Chamber Music America. Book authors write longer paragraphs without having to give the reader a rest. Unlike many short story authors, Oates writes interestingly about a vast range of subjects, and has the skill with which to make her tales truly mesmerising. But we're also developing books by other authors, emerging writers for children. Many authors now write books with movies in mind. I remember telling my class that my favorite authors were Toni Morrison and Stephen King. Although Stoker managed to write a number of novels, he was not primarily an author by profession. Each of these countries naturally gives prominence to authors writing in its respective language. Then we have authors writing positive reviews for their own books and often their friends will do the same. Another reason for his attraction to Deirdre is that they both share a passion for books, especially those written by neglected authors. But Verne was a prolific author, and he wrote over 50 novels between 1863 and his death in 1905. 1.2 The writings of a professional author. （作家的）作品 I had to read authors I disliked 我不得不读一些我不喜欢的作品。 Example sentencesExamples While these contemporary writers may not have read many of the authors in Harlem's Glory, many of their themes turn out to be echoes of this earlier writing. Where earlier historians had read ancient authors with deference and credulity, he approached their works with presumptuous skepticism. And did she read those two authors because of personal ties? Many of the authors we will read describe their writing as an activist project. 1.3 An originator or creator of something, especially a plan or idea. 〈喻〉（尤指计划或主意的）创始者，发起人 the authors of the peace plan 和平计划的创始人。 Example sentencesExamples The authors of the plan also point to the increasing role the private sector could offer by providing a wide range of facilities on behalf of the councils. It is possible that the authors of this idea really believe that his personality guarantees success. Very few of the plan's original authors are still there. The plan's authors reside in Key West. The authors of the original property rights theory never regarded the system of property rights as something easily changeable by policy decisions. The plan's authors believe there is significant tourism potential for water sports to be further developed and states that the surf school should be expanded to a year round activity. In a legal system that's built on analogy and precedent, principles often expand past the boundaries that even their authors originally urged. Nine years on, let's look at what the authors of the plan had in mind for Sligo after the road is built, particularly in terms of traffic flow and pedestrianisation. Let the plan's authors insist that the government clarify threshold issues before the laws are implemented. It seems self evidently the case that the authors of the plan did not consider any other possibility except the implementation of the Land Securities scheme. Synonyms originator, creator, initiator, instigator, founder, father, prime mover, architect, engineer, designer, deviser, planner, inventor, maker, producer verbˈɔθərˈôTHər [with object] 1Be the author of (a book or piece of writing) 编写；写作 she has authored several articles on wildlife 她写了几篇关于野生动物的文章。 Example sentencesExamples He authored a terrific book about his son some years back. He has authored books in Tamil and distributes them at the medical camps. Apart from holding his hugely popular shows across the globe, he is also busy authoring a book. While this is a jointly authored book, the switch from one section to the other is seamless. She authored many best-selling books, including Forever Young, Forever Healthy. He has authored four books and published more than 500 articles on armor in various military journals. She has authored seven books and over one hundred articles. I am now pretty convinced that these books were authored by two different people who just happen to have the same name. He has authored eight books, including a travelogue. He has authored a book entitled African American Music - An Introduction. Not all politicians can find the time to author a book, not even something that is classed as lighter stuff. She has held four photography exhibitions so far and authored a book of poems with her own illustrations. She even subsequently authored a book on Indian classical dances. There is no cause for worry, the scientist who has authored a book ‘From fission to fusion’, explains. 1.1 Be the originator of; create. 〈喻〉创造；发起 the concept has been authored largely by insurance companies 这个概念主要是由保险公司首创的。 Example sentencesExamples This goodly frame, the earth, was such a configuration, authored by God, and with wondrous messages for those who cared to examine the text. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority is currently authoring guidelines to regulate insurance advertising. The idea of composing a life, authoring one's own actions, acting as an agent, makes little sense in this view. Wilson seized on writing in an effort to author an alternative relationship to domesticity for herself. The Palestinian tragedy was authored here in the building in which I write. Synonyms write, create, devise, make up, think up, frame, formulate, fashion, produce, originate, invent, contrive, concoct Usage In the sense ‘be the author of,’ the verb author is objected to by some traditionalists, who regard it as an awkward or pretentious substitute for write or compose. It is widespread and well established, though, especially in North America, and has been in use since the end of the 16th century Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘a person who invents or causes something’): from Old French autor, from Latin auctor, from augere ‘increase, originate, promote’. The spelling with th arose in the 15th century, and perhaps became established under the influence of authentic.
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