Definition of authority in English:

authority

nounPlural authorities ɔːˈθɒrɪtiəˈθɔrədi

1mass noun The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
管辖权
he had absolute authority over his subordinates
他对下属有绝对的管辖权。
a rebellion against those in authority
对当权者的反抗。
Example sentencesExamples
- The relationship between children and adults is not an equal one, given that adults are physically larger and stronger and have power and authority over them.
- They have broad constitutional authority over the jurisdiction of the federal courts.
- Yet the port authority actually has little authority over its constituencies.
- A ban is a ban and those in authority should act as strictly as they can legally to enforce it.
- Why should children listen to those in authority when those in authority have mistreated them?
- That is vital if soldiers are to trust those in authority over them.
- He lied to his wife and possibly exploited his position of authority over a young intern.
- For conformity and submission to exist within a society, there must be a corresponding need to find security in authority and power.
- He was given full authority over everything, including the decision about subpoenaing journalists.
- And this fact will, no doubt, be trumpeted as a success by those set in authority over us.
- Somebody in authority issued an explicit order to withdraw.
- You may clash with somebody in authority over an important and complex matter in what could turn out to be a difficult period.
- A leader who wants power must be prepared to accept decisions made by those in authority whether they are painful or not.
- Each position in the structure has one position directly exercising authority over it.
- There are many jurisdictions claiming authority over the same highways.
- There was one particular person who stood out especially since he was in authority and had a position in the church.
- Putting him in a position of authority over her was just going to cause problems.
- We have a moral centrality that places us in a position of authority over animals.
- I don't need to have someone in authority over me telling me what I can and cannot do when it comes to my religion.
- His position gave him great authority over whether and how findings of the federally funded studies were disseminated.
Synonyms
power, jurisdiction, command, control, mastery, charge, dominance, dominion, rule, sovereignty, ascendancy, supremacy, domination
influence, sway, the upper hand, leverage, hold, grip
informal clout, pull, muscle, teeth
North American informal drag
1. 1.1often with infinitive The right to act in a specified way, delegated from one person or organization to another.
  （授予的）权，权力
  military forces have the legal authority to arrest drug traffickers
  军队有权逮捕毒贩。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The committee agreed to give planning officers delegated authority to approve the two outline schemes, subject to a number of conditions.
  Since psychologists in many provinces already have the legal authority to diagnose, this system could be easily implemented.
  The exact nature and scope of the authority delegated must be stated in the document designating the executive agent.
  Police were also to be given the authority to search a property without a court warrant under new emergency investigation powers.
  The Council said it was questionable whether it had the legal authority to expend funds to provide educational services in the town.
  And when I delegate responsibility, I delegate the authority to go along with it.
  We can delegate the authority to train and bring up our children to someone else but never the responsibility.
  Bring them to meetings and begin to delegate responsibility and authority to act, while you observe and coach.
  Although the recruits would not have the authority to make arrests, they would be able to offer community and crime safety advice and alert police to any incidents in the village.
  We are a civilian organisation and our officers have no executive powers, such as the authority to detain or arrest people.
  It is our right to determine who enters the country and we democratically delegate the authority to uphold this right to the Federal government.
  Right now, there is no legal authority to hold such an auction.
  When an organisation is granted the authority to dig the road and erect lights, is there not also a requirement to ensure disruption is minimised?
  Universities have the authority to set fees as they wish but generally follow these guidelines.
  If the drug is not made available as such, the act gives the government the authority to license the drug to a third party.
  Let me just say one thing first: The father has the legal and moral authority to speak for his son.
  So what you really want is not freedom, you want the authority to violate the freedom of others through your local or state government.
  Every soldier now has the authority to find and arrest any war criminal.
  The mayor does indeed have delegated authority to do this.
  He did have delegated authority to lend up to £200,000 unsecured without seeking Head Office approval.
  Synonyms
  authorization, right, power, mandate, prerogative, licence
  French carte blanche
  Law, historical droit
2. 1.2 Official permission; sanction.
  （官方的）许可；批准
  the money was spent without parliamentary authority
  使用那笔钱未经国会批准。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The accused approached government officials, seeking authority to leave the country.
  The reason is that it is a fundamental principle that the legislature should not act or expend money without parliamentary authority.
  This was a very widely drafted section which in effect made it an offence to disclose any official information without authority.
  This is why I am not reassured when the government offers that judges rather than politicians should give authority for control orders.
  These are agreements and contracts sanctioned by the authority of the state.
  No change of the publication regime is planned, his staff discovers, and the officials involved have no authority to issue any print licenses.
  Liquor and Gaming Authority had ultimate authority to approve and vet every year of their operations and expenditure plan.
  Yet when doing so they always sought congressional authority, even if after the fact.
  Lawyers reportedly told the president that he does not need congressional authority to go to war.
  And agents do not have permission and have no authority, no jurisdiction to work on Jordanian soil.
  You said the other night on the show, that the president doesn't need congressional authority to use these military tribunals.
  In fact, the President does not need Congressional authority to respond.
  Synonyms
  authorization, permission, consent, leave, sanction, licence, dispensation, assent, acquiescence, agreement, approval, seal of approval, approbation, endorsement, imprimatur, clearance
  informal the go-ahead, the thumbs up, the OK, the green light, say-so
  rare permit
2often authoritiesA person or organization having political or administrative power and control.
health authorities issued a worldwide alert
Example sentencesExamples
- I note that the local police authority has to obtain planning permission before a flag pole can be put up at their new headquarters.
- Drug misuse within our community is an issue which the authorities are often accused of ignoring.
- Gustav never forgot this brush with authority, and he passed on his fixation with power to his youngest son.
- The threat of a flu epidemic is one of many problems facing scientists and public health authorities.
- Apart from the politicians and the health authorities, economists are also worried.
- There was a positive obligation on a public authority to ensure proper protection of rights under the Convention.
- The other mine cited by the source is under the control of the French authorities.
- The local health authority granted permission for our study, and local health staff contacted the participants.
- The health authorities do not seem to be taking action to stop these activities.
- They are also calling for powers to allow authorities to intervene to protect young people who are at risk from drugs.
- It's taken him 37 years at the authority to reach the top job, and he's delighted.
- I have a problem with authority in general and with government in particular.
- The court should seek a report on the action taken by the authorities in implementing the order.
- However, a separate application had been approved by the planning authority.
- Local health authorities have also been flooded with calls about dentists.
- This sometimes manifests in what others have referred to as a ‘problem with authority.’
- To maintain public order, the authorities instituted a regular, salaried police force.
- When the planning authority gave this permission they clearly intended to protect the amenities.
- Last March the planning authority decided to grant permission for the development subject to 34 conditions.
- These, then, are the various powers under which governmental authorities may act.
- The French health authorities are attempting to trace and treat those individuals in France.
- Both military and civil authorities moved quickly to control opinion through the press.
- When a political authority issues a command and the subject has a duty to obey, what is the nature of this duty?
Synonyms
officials, officialdom, the people in charge, the government, the administration, the establishment, the bureaucracy, the system
the police
informal the powers that be, the (men in) suits, Big Brother
3mass noun The power to influence others, especially because of one's commanding manner or one's recognized knowledge about something.
威信，影响力；说服力
he has the natural authority of one who is used to being obeyed
他天生就具有那种惯于让他人服从的威信。
Example sentencesExamples
- One man in particular stood out amongst them, standing with authority and giving commands to anyone who came near.
- I don't read any particular columnist religiously so I can't comment with authority on his philosophy.
- Speaking with authority, intensity and enthusiasm, Scorsese proves that his greatest passion in life is film.
- And even now, as he pushes the case for war, he is still held in high esteem overseas, a man who speaks with authority.
- He writes with authority, warmth, wit and infallible scholarship.
- He has some grounds to speak with authority about the region.
- A woman is permitted to chat or babble, but speaking in public with authority is still the greatest transgression.
- Nothing is further from the truth, and I write here with authority.
- She had, as a talker, great force and the personal authority of someone whose opinions matter first of all to themselves and then to others.
- But there is a President who has personal moral authority.
- And I think he's somebody who can speak with authority about what that kind of leadership can provide.
- Its sales staff, for example, are sent on trips to its holiday destinations so they can talk with authority to potential customers.
- All I'll say is that the guy did well, he spoke with authority and at the same time, took into consideration the feelings of all concerned.
- It is increasingly important that medical experts have real authority and expertise to retain the respect of their colleagues.
- The five days of the conference will, however, test his confidence and authority to the limit.
- But my enthusiasm waned slightly as I began to realise there are only so many colours that can be cited as ‘lucky’ with authority.
- Not only did he score two excellent goals but he led the line with authority, showing great strength, and his movement into the channels to receive long passes was first class.
- I never once questioned the experts' authority or expertise about something I had lived with all my life.
- I cannot speak with authority about other branches of government but I can say that the most yawning gaps are in the key areas of policing and security.
- He rose quickly in an army which appreciated his soldierly presence and natural authority.
- As I write, I cannot say with authority when the bulldozers will move onto the forty three acre site, but expect it to be sooner rather than later.
Synonyms
influence, sway, control, leverage, power, command, weight
reputation, standing, kudos, status, stature, prestige, gravitas, image, esteem
supremacy, superiority, eminence
rank, position, station
credibility, plausibility, integrity
acceptance, trust, faith, confidence
informal clout, pull
North American informal drag
1. 3.1 The confidence resulting from personal expertise.
  （个人专业素养带来的）信心
  he hit the ball with authority
  他击球时信心十足。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Down, in the opening minutes, played with authority, revelling in intricate passing movements which yielded scores.
  He looked as suave as when we first dated, dressed in a sharp suit, walking with an air of confidence and authority.
  He conducts his stage show with authority, moving his body in ways that keep the beat steady.
  In this area Cullen writes with authority and knowledge.
  He strikes the ball around the table with great authority and confidence.
  When Saxon stood up he did so smoothly, with an air of authority and confidence he didn't think he'd ever possessed.
  By walking with authority, you are less inviting for a criminal who will attempt to use control to cause harm.
  He worked on productions with supreme confidence and authority.
  He controlled his goal area with confidence and authority and dealt expertly with every situation.
  Synonyms
  plausibility, believability, acceptability, tenability, probability, likelihood, authoritativeness, impressiveness, cogency, weight, validity, soundness
2. 3.2count noun A person with extensive or specialized knowledge about a subject; an expert.
  专家；（学术）权威
  he was an authority on the stock market
  他是股票市场方面的专家。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Names are so hard to get right - and he is an authority on the subject.
  I am still learning about this, so I am not an authority on feminist intellectualism.
  Peter loved jazz and also was quite an authority on that subject.
  He was something of an authority on its history, and was keen to share his knowledge with those wanting to learn.
  He was an authority on the history of Stamford and he lectured locally about the town.
  From his undergraduate days he had been recognised as an authority on any abstract subject, and his directness of approach and candour were an inspiration to his associates.
  She has been 6 years with this work and is clearly now an authority on the subject.
  My interest in the form developed late and I make no claim to being an authority on the subject.
  He was an expert in his area, and quite an authority on Buddhist history.
  He is a local celebrity, and an authority on military history.
  The early Dissenters and Separatists of the late 15th century were his specialist study, and he became an authority on this subject.
  I am an authority on the self-delusion of addiction.
  Betty was also an avid reader and became an authority on Irish and local history, and family genealogy.
  Fortunately, the auctioneer recognised its importance and sought expert advice from an authority on Elizabethan instruments.
  I also hate it when anyone claims to be an authority on culture.
  He is an authority on medieval heraldry and a professor of history at the Sorbonne.
  What's more, I'm scarcely an authority on grammar, and I can hardly type.
  Luckily, as an internet writer, I am an authority on this subject, and for once I don't mean that sarcastically.
  Nevertheless, I feel quite confident in my ability to speak as an authority on the subject.
  He was an authority on English and American literature with a special interest in drama.
  Synonyms
  expert, specialist, professional, pundit, oracle, past master, master, maestro, doyen, adept
  guru, sage, scholar
  connoisseur, aficionado, one of the cognoscenti
  informal walking encyclopedia, bible, buff, boffin, ace, pro, whizz, wizard
  British informal dab hand
  North American informal maven, crackerjack
  source, reference, piece of documentation
  citation, quotation, quote, excerpt, passage
3. 3.3count noun A book or other source able to supply reliable information or evidence.
  权威的典籍；（信息、证据的）可靠来源
  the court cited a series of authorities supporting their decision
  Example sentencesExamples
  No authority is cited in support of the premise that the category of ‘all birds’ is somehow constitutionally suspect.
  Changes of this sort would, I feel, help to establish the book as an important authority in this crucial and fast-changing field.
  Finally, it should be noted that it is not irrelevant to cite an authority to support a claim one is not competent to judge.
  In my judgment the authorities support this conclusion which I have reached in principle.
  None of the books quotes any sources or authorities for its statements, and all have pathetic indexes.
  Your statements of law should be backed up by reference to authorities, statute or case law.
  No authority was cited in support of a tariff claim for travel of counsel, accommodation or food.
  He was not able to produce any authority in support of his proposition.
  Synonyms
  source, reference, piece of documentation

Phrases

have something on good authority

Have ascertained something from a reliable source.
（据可靠来源）确认
I have it on good authority that there is a waiting list of up to five weeks
Example sentencesExamples
- I have it on good authority from an estate agent friend of mine, that there is a new index of the social desirability of an area.
- I have it on good authority that he is a personal friend of hers.
- I have it on good authority (as I can't understand a word of it myself!) that this e-mail is asking what we think about using the Welsh Language in Wales or something like that.
- We have this information on good authority from our own very reliable Minister for Justice.
- I have it on good authority that he has left the company.
- I have it on good authority that these kinds of drugs generally take some time to build up in the system and start being effective.
- For this column has it on good authority that the island is about to be bought by a Japanese / British consortium and transformed into a racetrack for one of the quickest growing sports in Europe.
- I have it on good authority that he's always been like that, it's not merely a product of old age.
- I have it on good authority that at least three versions of the film were shown around the globe - one for the French market, one for the English / American market and one for the rest of the universe.
- And no, I haven't read the book but I have it on good authority (my mum and dad) that it's a great read.
- Actually, we have it on good authority that at least one U.S. Senator reads our blog regularly, and that others know about it and read it occasionally.
Synonyms
evidence, testimony, witness, attestation, sworn statement, declaration, word, avowal, deposition, profession

Origin

Middle English: from Old French autorite, from Latin auctoritas, from auctor 'originator, promoter' (see author).

Rhymes

inferiority, juniority, majority, minority, priority, seniority, sonority, sorority, superiority

Definition of authority in US English:

authority

(also auth.)

nounəˈTHôrədēəˈθɔrədi

1The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
管辖权
he had absolute authority over his subordinates
他对下属有绝对的管辖权。
a rebellion against those in authority
对当权者的反抗。
positions of authority
有实权的职位。
they acted under the authority of the UN Security Council
Example sentencesExamples
- That is vital if soldiers are to trust those in authority over them.
- There was one particular person who stood out especially since he was in authority and had a position in the church.
- For conformity and submission to exist within a society, there must be a corresponding need to find security in authority and power.
- There are many jurisdictions claiming authority over the same highways.
- And this fact will, no doubt, be trumpeted as a success by those set in authority over us.
- You may clash with somebody in authority over an important and complex matter in what could turn out to be a difficult period.
- His position gave him great authority over whether and how findings of the federally funded studies were disseminated.
- He lied to his wife and possibly exploited his position of authority over a young intern.
- A leader who wants power must be prepared to accept decisions made by those in authority whether they are painful or not.
- Why should children listen to those in authority when those in authority have mistreated them?
- Putting him in a position of authority over her was just going to cause problems.
- The relationship between children and adults is not an equal one, given that adults are physically larger and stronger and have power and authority over them.
- He was given full authority over everything, including the decision about subpoenaing journalists.
- Somebody in authority issued an explicit order to withdraw.
- Yet the port authority actually has little authority over its constituencies.
- Each position in the structure has one position directly exercising authority over it.
- We have a moral centrality that places us in a position of authority over animals.
- They have broad constitutional authority over the jurisdiction of the federal courts.
- A ban is a ban and those in authority should act as strictly as they can legally to enforce it.
- I don't need to have someone in authority over me telling me what I can and cannot do when it comes to my religion.
Synonyms
power, jurisdiction, command, control, mastery, charge, dominance, dominion, rule, sovereignty, ascendancy, supremacy, domination
1. 1.1often with infinitive The right to act in a specified way, delegated from one person or organization to another.
  （授予的）权，权力
  military forces have the legal authority to arrest drug traffickers
  军队有权逮捕毒贩。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The committee agreed to give planning officers delegated authority to approve the two outline schemes, subject to a number of conditions.
  Since psychologists in many provinces already have the legal authority to diagnose, this system could be easily implemented.
  And when I delegate responsibility, I delegate the authority to go along with it.
  Let me just say one thing first: The father has the legal and moral authority to speak for his son.
  He did have delegated authority to lend up to £200,000 unsecured without seeking Head Office approval.
  Bring them to meetings and begin to delegate responsibility and authority to act, while you observe and coach.
  Right now, there is no legal authority to hold such an auction.
  Every soldier now has the authority to find and arrest any war criminal.
  The Council said it was questionable whether it had the legal authority to expend funds to provide educational services in the town.
  The exact nature and scope of the authority delegated must be stated in the document designating the executive agent.
  We are a civilian organisation and our officers have no executive powers, such as the authority to detain or arrest people.
  The mayor does indeed have delegated authority to do this.
  When an organisation is granted the authority to dig the road and erect lights, is there not also a requirement to ensure disruption is minimised?
  It is our right to determine who enters the country and we democratically delegate the authority to uphold this right to the Federal government.
  Universities have the authority to set fees as they wish but generally follow these guidelines.
  Police were also to be given the authority to search a property without a court warrant under new emergency investigation powers.
  If the drug is not made available as such, the act gives the government the authority to license the drug to a third party.
  So what you really want is not freedom, you want the authority to violate the freedom of others through your local or state government.
  We can delegate the authority to train and bring up our children to someone else but never the responsibility.
  Although the recruits would not have the authority to make arrests, they would be able to offer community and crime safety advice and alert police to any incidents in the village.
  Synonyms
  authorization, right, power, mandate, prerogative, licence
2. 1.2 Official permission; sanction.
  （官方的）许可；批准
  the money was spent without congressional authority
  使用那笔钱未经国会批准。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The accused approached government officials, seeking authority to leave the country.
  No change of the publication regime is planned, his staff discovers, and the officials involved have no authority to issue any print licenses.
  In fact, the President does not need Congressional authority to respond.
  Yet when doing so they always sought congressional authority, even if after the fact.
  You said the other night on the show, that the president doesn't need congressional authority to use these military tribunals.
  Lawyers reportedly told the president that he does not need congressional authority to go to war.
  The reason is that it is a fundamental principle that the legislature should not act or expend money without parliamentary authority.
  Liquor and Gaming Authority had ultimate authority to approve and vet every year of their operations and expenditure plan.
  This is why I am not reassured when the government offers that judges rather than politicians should give authority for control orders.
  These are agreements and contracts sanctioned by the authority of the state.
  This was a very widely drafted section which in effect made it an offence to disclose any official information without authority.
  And agents do not have permission and have no authority, no jurisdiction to work on Jordanian soil.
  Synonyms
  authorization, permission, consent, leave, sanction, licence, dispensation, assent, acquiescence, agreement, approval, seal of approval, approbation, endorsement, imprimatur, clearance
2often authoritiesA person or organization having power or control in a particular, typically political or administrative, sphere.
当局；当权者（或机构）
the health authorities
卫生部门。
the Chicago Transit Authority
the authorities ordered all foreign embassies to close
she wasn't used to dealing with authority
她不习惯与当权者打交道。
Example sentencesExamples
- To maintain public order, the authorities instituted a regular, salaried police force.
- Both military and civil authorities moved quickly to control opinion through the press.
- When the planning authority gave this permission they clearly intended to protect the amenities.
- The French health authorities are attempting to trace and treat those individuals in France.
- Last March the planning authority decided to grant permission for the development subject to 34 conditions.
- I have a problem with authority in general and with government in particular.
- It's taken him 37 years at the authority to reach the top job, and he's delighted.
- However, a separate application had been approved by the planning authority.
- This sometimes manifests in what others have referred to as a ‘problem with authority.’
- The court should seek a report on the action taken by the authorities in implementing the order.
- The threat of a flu epidemic is one of many problems facing scientists and public health authorities.
- Drug misuse within our community is an issue which the authorities are often accused of ignoring.
- Apart from the politicians and the health authorities, economists are also worried.
- When a political authority issues a command and the subject has a duty to obey, what is the nature of this duty?
- The local health authority granted permission for our study, and local health staff contacted the participants.
- The other mine cited by the source is under the control of the French authorities.
- Local health authorities have also been flooded with calls about dentists.
- The health authorities do not seem to be taking action to stop these activities.
- There was a positive obligation on a public authority to ensure proper protection of rights under the Convention.
- These, then, are the various powers under which governmental authorities may act.
- They are also calling for powers to allow authorities to intervene to protect young people who are at risk from drugs.
- I note that the local police authority has to obtain planning permission before a flag pole can be put up at their new headquarters.
- Gustav never forgot this brush with authority, and he passed on his fixation with power to his youngest son.
Synonyms
officials, officialdom, the people in charge, the government, the administration, the establishment, the bureaucracy, the system
3The power to influence others, especially because of one's commanding manner or one's recognized knowledge about something.
威信，影响力；说服力
he has the natural authority of one who is used to being obeyed
他天生就具有那种惯于让他人服从的威信。
he spoke with authority on the subject
他就这个题目作了令人信服的发言。
Example sentencesExamples
- I don't read any particular columnist religiously so I can't comment with authority on his philosophy.
- It is increasingly important that medical experts have real authority and expertise to retain the respect of their colleagues.
- Speaking with authority, intensity and enthusiasm, Scorsese proves that his greatest passion in life is film.
- All I'll say is that the guy did well, he spoke with authority and at the same time, took into consideration the feelings of all concerned.
- I never once questioned the experts' authority or expertise about something I had lived with all my life.
- But there is a President who has personal moral authority.
- He has some grounds to speak with authority about the region.
- Nothing is further from the truth, and I write here with authority.
- The five days of the conference will, however, test his confidence and authority to the limit.
- He writes with authority, warmth, wit and infallible scholarship.
- A woman is permitted to chat or babble, but speaking in public with authority is still the greatest transgression.
- Its sales staff, for example, are sent on trips to its holiday destinations so they can talk with authority to potential customers.
- And I think he's somebody who can speak with authority about what that kind of leadership can provide.
- Not only did he score two excellent goals but he led the line with authority, showing great strength, and his movement into the channels to receive long passes was first class.
- She had, as a talker, great force and the personal authority of someone whose opinions matter first of all to themselves and then to others.
- As I write, I cannot say with authority when the bulldozers will move onto the forty three acre site, but expect it to be sooner rather than later.
- He rose quickly in an army which appreciated his soldierly presence and natural authority.
- But my enthusiasm waned slightly as I began to realise there are only so many colours that can be cited as ‘lucky’ with authority.
- And even now, as he pushes the case for war, he is still held in high esteem overseas, a man who speaks with authority.
- I cannot speak with authority about other branches of government but I can say that the most yawning gaps are in the key areas of policing and security.
- One man in particular stood out amongst them, standing with authority and giving commands to anyone who came near.
Synonyms
power, jurisdiction, command, control, mastery, charge, dominance, dominion, rule, sovereignty, ascendancy, supremacy, domination
influence, sway, control, leverage, power, command, weight
1. 3.1 The confidence resulting from personal expertise.
  （个人专业素养带来的）信心
  he hit the ball with authority
  他击球时信心十足。
  Example sentencesExamples
  When Saxon stood up he did so smoothly, with an air of authority and confidence he didn't think he'd ever possessed.
  He looked as suave as when we first dated, dressed in a sharp suit, walking with an air of confidence and authority.
  He strikes the ball around the table with great authority and confidence.
  Down, in the opening minutes, played with authority, revelling in intricate passing movements which yielded scores.
  By walking with authority, you are less inviting for a criminal who will attempt to use control to cause harm.
  He conducts his stage show with authority, moving his body in ways that keep the beat steady.
  In this area Cullen writes with authority and knowledge.
  He worked on productions with supreme confidence and authority.
  He controlled his goal area with confidence and authority and dealt expertly with every situation.
  Synonyms
  plausibility, believability, acceptability, tenability, probability, likelihood, authoritativeness, impressiveness, cogency, weight, validity, soundness
2. 3.2 A person with extensive or specialized knowledge about a subject; an expert.
  专家；（学术）权威
  she was an authority on the stock market
  他是股票市场方面的专家。
  Example sentencesExamples
  He was an authority on the history of Stamford and he lectured locally about the town.
  He is an authority on medieval heraldry and a professor of history at the Sorbonne.
  He is a local celebrity, and an authority on military history.
  I also hate it when anyone claims to be an authority on culture.
  He was something of an authority on its history, and was keen to share his knowledge with those wanting to learn.
  Luckily, as an internet writer, I am an authority on this subject, and for once I don't mean that sarcastically.
  From his undergraduate days he had been recognised as an authority on any abstract subject, and his directness of approach and candour were an inspiration to his associates.
  My interest in the form developed late and I make no claim to being an authority on the subject.
  Nevertheless, I feel quite confident in my ability to speak as an authority on the subject.
  She has been 6 years with this work and is clearly now an authority on the subject.
  Names are so hard to get right - and he is an authority on the subject.
  Fortunately, the auctioneer recognised its importance and sought expert advice from an authority on Elizabethan instruments.
  Peter loved jazz and also was quite an authority on that subject.
  I am an authority on the self-delusion of addiction.
  He was an expert in his area, and quite an authority on Buddhist history.
  He was an authority on English and American literature with a special interest in drama.
  The early Dissenters and Separatists of the late 15th century were his specialist study, and he became an authority on this subject.
  Betty was also an avid reader and became an authority on Irish and local history, and family genealogy.
  I am still learning about this, so I am not an authority on feminist intellectualism.
  What's more, I'm scarcely an authority on grammar, and I can hardly type.
  Synonyms
  influence, sway, control, leverage, power, command, weight
  source, reference, piece of documentation
  expert, specialist, professional, pundit, oracle, past master, master, maestro, doyen, adept
3. 3.3 A book or other source able to supply reliable information or evidence, typically to settle a dispute.
  权威的典籍；（信息、证据的）可靠来源
  the court cited a series of authorities supporting their decision
  Example sentencesExamples
  He was not able to produce any authority in support of his proposition.
  Your statements of law should be backed up by reference to authorities, statute or case law.
  Changes of this sort would, I feel, help to establish the book as an important authority in this crucial and fast-changing field.
  In my judgment the authorities support this conclusion which I have reached in principle.
  None of the books quotes any sources or authorities for its statements, and all have pathetic indexes.
  Finally, it should be noted that it is not irrelevant to cite an authority to support a claim one is not competent to judge.
  No authority was cited in support of a tariff claim for travel of counsel, accommodation or food.
  No authority is cited in support of the premise that the category of ‘all birds’ is somehow constitutionally suspect.
  Synonyms
  source, reference, piece of documentation

Phrases

have something on good authority

Have ascertained something from a reliable source.
（据可靠来源）确认
I have it on good authority that there is a waiting list of up to five weeks
Example sentencesExamples
- And no, I haven't read the book but I have it on good authority (my mum and dad) that it's a great read.
- For this column has it on good authority that the island is about to be bought by a Japanese / British consortium and transformed into a racetrack for one of the quickest growing sports in Europe.
- I have it on good authority that he has left the company.
- I have it on good authority that he is a personal friend of hers.
- I have it on good authority (as I can't understand a word of it myself!) that this e-mail is asking what we think about using the Welsh Language in Wales or something like that.
- I have it on good authority that at least three versions of the film were shown around the globe - one for the French market, one for the English / American market and one for the rest of the universe.
- Actually, we have it on good authority that at least one U.S. Senator reads our blog regularly, and that others know about it and read it occasionally.
- I have it on good authority that these kinds of drugs generally take some time to build up in the system and start being effective.
- I have it on good authority from an estate agent friend of mine, that there is a new index of the social desirability of an area.
- I have it on good authority that he's always been like that, it's not merely a product of old age.
- We have this information on good authority from our own very reliable Minister for Justice.
Synonyms
evidence, testimony, witness, attestation, sworn statement, declaration, word, avowal, deposition, profession

Origin

Middle English: from Old French autorite, from Latin auctoritas, from auctor ‘originator, promoter’ (see author).

单词	authority
释义	Definition of authority in English: authority nounPlural authorities ɔːˈθɒrɪtiəˈθɔrədi 1mass noun The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. 管辖权 he had absolute authority over his subordinates 他对下属有绝对的管辖权。 a rebellion against those in authority 对当权者的反抗。 Example sentencesExamples The relationship between children and adults is not an equal one, given that adults are physically larger and stronger and have power and authority over them. They have broad constitutional authority over the jurisdiction of the federal courts. Yet the port authority actually has little authority over its constituencies. A ban is a ban and those in authority should act as strictly as they can legally to enforce it. Why should children listen to those in authority when those in authority have mistreated them? That is vital if soldiers are to trust those in authority over them. He lied to his wife and possibly exploited his position of authority over a young intern. For conformity and submission to exist within a society, there must be a corresponding need to find security in authority and power. He was given full authority over everything, including the decision about subpoenaing journalists. And this fact will, no doubt, be trumpeted as a success by those set in authority over us. Somebody in authority issued an explicit order to withdraw. You may clash with somebody in authority over an important and complex matter in what could turn out to be a difficult period. A leader who wants power must be prepared to accept decisions made by those in authority whether they are painful or not. Each position in the structure has one position directly exercising authority over it. There are many jurisdictions claiming authority over the same highways. There was one particular person who stood out especially since he was in authority and had a position in the church. Putting him in a position of authority over her was just going to cause problems. We have a moral centrality that places us in a position of authority over animals. I don't need to have someone in authority over me telling me what I can and cannot do when it comes to my religion. His position gave him great authority over whether and how findings of the federally funded studies were disseminated. Synonyms power, jurisdiction, command, control, mastery, charge, dominance, dominion, rule, sovereignty, ascendancy, supremacy, domination influence, sway, the upper hand, leverage, hold, grip informal clout, pull, muscle, teeth North American informal drag 1.1often with infinitive The right to act in a specified way, delegated from one person or organization to another. （授予的）权，权力 military forces have the legal authority to arrest drug traffickers 军队有权逮捕毒贩。 Example sentencesExamples The committee agreed to give planning officers delegated authority to approve the two outline schemes, subject to a number of conditions. Since psychologists in many provinces already have the legal authority to diagnose, this system could be easily implemented. The exact nature and scope of the authority delegated must be stated in the document designating the executive agent. Police were also to be given the authority to search a property without a court warrant under new emergency investigation powers. The Council said it was questionable whether it had the legal authority to expend funds to provide educational services in the town. And when I delegate responsibility, I delegate the authority to go along with it. We can delegate the authority to train and bring up our children to someone else but never the responsibility. Bring them to meetings and begin to delegate responsibility and authority to act, while you observe and coach. Although the recruits would not have the authority to make arrests, they would be able to offer community and crime safety advice and alert police to any incidents in the village. We are a civilian organisation and our officers have no executive powers, such as the authority to detain or arrest people. It is our right to determine who enters the country and we democratically delegate the authority to uphold this right to the Federal government. Right now, there is no legal authority to hold such an auction. When an organisation is granted the authority to dig the road and erect lights, is there not also a requirement to ensure disruption is minimised? Universities have the authority to set fees as they wish but generally follow these guidelines. If the drug is not made available as such, the act gives the government the authority to license the drug to a third party. Let me just say one thing first: The father has the legal and moral authority to speak for his son. So what you really want is not freedom, you want the authority to violate the freedom of others through your local or state government. Every soldier now has the authority to find and arrest any war criminal. The mayor does indeed have delegated authority to do this. He did have delegated authority to lend up to £200,000 unsecured without seeking Head Office approval. Synonyms authorization, right, power, mandate, prerogative, licence French carte blanche Law, historical droit 1.2 Official permission; sanction. （官方的）许可；批准 the money was spent without parliamentary authority 使用那笔钱未经国会批准。 Example sentencesExamples The accused approached government officials, seeking authority to leave the country. The reason is that it is a fundamental principle that the legislature should not act or expend money without parliamentary authority. This was a very widely drafted section which in effect made it an offence to disclose any official information without authority. This is why I am not reassured when the government offers that judges rather than politicians should give authority for control orders. These are agreements and contracts sanctioned by the authority of the state. No change of the publication regime is planned, his staff discovers, and the officials involved have no authority to issue any print licenses. Liquor and Gaming Authority had ultimate authority to approve and vet every year of their operations and expenditure plan. Yet when doing so they always sought congressional authority, even if after the fact. Lawyers reportedly told the president that he does not need congressional authority to go to war. And agents do not have permission and have no authority, no jurisdiction to work on Jordanian soil. You said the other night on the show, that the president doesn't need congressional authority to use these military tribunals. In fact, the President does not need Congressional authority to respond. Synonyms authorization, permission, consent, leave, sanction, licence, dispensation, assent, acquiescence, agreement, approval, seal of approval, approbation, endorsement, imprimatur, clearance informal the go-ahead, the thumbs up, the OK, the green light, say-so rare permit 2often authoritiesA person or organization having political or administrative power and control. health authorities issued a worldwide alert Example sentencesExamples I note that the local police authority has to obtain planning permission before a flag pole can be put up at their new headquarters. Drug misuse within our community is an issue which the authorities are often accused of ignoring. Gustav never forgot this brush with authority, and he passed on his fixation with power to his youngest son. The threat of a flu epidemic is one of many problems facing scientists and public health authorities. Apart from the politicians and the health authorities, economists are also worried. There was a positive obligation on a public authority to ensure proper protection of rights under the Convention. The other mine cited by the source is under the control of the French authorities. The local health authority granted permission for our study, and local health staff contacted the participants. The health authorities do not seem to be taking action to stop these activities. They are also calling for powers to allow authorities to intervene to protect young people who are at risk from drugs. It's taken him 37 years at the authority to reach the top job, and he's delighted. I have a problem with authority in general and with government in particular. The court should seek a report on the action taken by the authorities in implementing the order. However, a separate application had been approved by the planning authority. Local health authorities have also been flooded with calls about dentists. This sometimes manifests in what others have referred to as a ‘problem with authority.’ To maintain public order, the authorities instituted a regular, salaried police force. When the planning authority gave this permission they clearly intended to protect the amenities. Last March the planning authority decided to grant permission for the development subject to 34 conditions. These, then, are the various powers under which governmental authorities may act. The French health authorities are attempting to trace and treat those individuals in France. Both military and civil authorities moved quickly to control opinion through the press. When a political authority issues a command and the subject has a duty to obey, what is the nature of this duty? Synonyms officials, officialdom, the people in charge, the government, the administration, the establishment, the bureaucracy, the system the police informal the powers that be, the (men in) suits, Big Brother 3mass noun The power to influence others, especially because of one's commanding manner or one's recognized knowledge about something. 威信，影响力；说服力 he has the natural authority of one who is used to being obeyed 他天生就具有那种惯于让他人服从的威信。 Example sentencesExamples One man in particular stood out amongst them, standing with authority and giving commands to anyone who came near. I don't read any particular columnist religiously so I can't comment with authority on his philosophy. Speaking with authority, intensity and enthusiasm, Scorsese proves that his greatest passion in life is film. And even now, as he pushes the case for war, he is still held in high esteem overseas, a man who speaks with authority. He writes with authority, warmth, wit and infallible scholarship. He has some grounds to speak with authority about the region. A woman is permitted to chat or babble, but speaking in public with authority is still the greatest transgression. Nothing is further from the truth, and I write here with authority. She had, as a talker, great force and the personal authority of someone whose opinions matter first of all to themselves and then to others. But there is a President who has personal moral authority. And I think he's somebody who can speak with authority about what that kind of leadership can provide. Its sales staff, for example, are sent on trips to its holiday destinations so they can talk with authority to potential customers. All I'll say is that the guy did well, he spoke with authority and at the same time, took into consideration the feelings of all concerned. It is increasingly important that medical experts have real authority and expertise to retain the respect of their colleagues. The five days of the conference will, however, test his confidence and authority to the limit. But my enthusiasm waned slightly as I began to realise there are only so many colours that can be cited as ‘lucky’ with authority. Not only did he score two excellent goals but he led the line with authority, showing great strength, and his movement into the channels to receive long passes was first class. I never once questioned the experts' authority or expertise about something I had lived with all my life. I cannot speak with authority about other branches of government but I can say that the most yawning gaps are in the key areas of policing and security. He rose quickly in an army which appreciated his soldierly presence and natural authority. As I write, I cannot say with authority when the bulldozers will move onto the forty three acre site, but expect it to be sooner rather than later. Synonyms influence, sway, control, leverage, power, command, weight reputation, standing, kudos, status, stature, prestige, gravitas, image, esteem supremacy, superiority, eminence rank, position, station credibility, plausibility, integrity acceptance, trust, faith, confidence informal clout, pull North American informal drag 3.1 The confidence resulting from personal expertise. （个人专业素养带来的）信心 he hit the ball with authority 他击球时信心十足。 Example sentencesExamples Down, in the opening minutes, played with authority, revelling in intricate passing movements which yielded scores. He looked as suave as when we first dated, dressed in a sharp suit, walking with an air of confidence and authority. He conducts his stage show with authority, moving his body in ways that keep the beat steady. In this area Cullen writes with authority and knowledge. He strikes the ball around the table with great authority and confidence. When Saxon stood up he did so smoothly, with an air of authority and confidence he didn't think he'd ever possessed. By walking with authority, you are less inviting for a criminal who will attempt to use control to cause harm. He worked on productions with supreme confidence and authority. He controlled his goal area with confidence and authority and dealt expertly with every situation. Synonyms plausibility, believability, acceptability, tenability, probability, likelihood, authoritativeness, impressiveness, cogency, weight, validity, soundness 3.2count noun A person with extensive or specialized knowledge about a subject; an expert. 专家；（学术）权威 he was an authority on the stock market 他是股票市场方面的专家。 Example sentencesExamples Names are so hard to get right - and he is an authority on the subject. I am still learning about this, so I am not an authority on feminist intellectualism. Peter loved jazz and also was quite an authority on that subject. He was something of an authority on its history, and was keen to share his knowledge with those wanting to learn. He was an authority on the history of Stamford and he lectured locally about the town. From his undergraduate days he had been recognised as an authority on any abstract subject, and his directness of approach and candour were an inspiration to his associates. She has been 6 years with this work and is clearly now an authority on the subject. My interest in the form developed late and I make no claim to being an authority on the subject. He was an expert in his area, and quite an authority on Buddhist history. He is a local celebrity, and an authority on military history. The early Dissenters and Separatists of the late 15th century were his specialist study, and he became an authority on this subject. I am an authority on the self-delusion of addiction. Betty was also an avid reader and became an authority on Irish and local history, and family genealogy. Fortunately, the auctioneer recognised its importance and sought expert advice from an authority on Elizabethan instruments. I also hate it when anyone claims to be an authority on culture. He is an authority on medieval heraldry and a professor of history at the Sorbonne. What's more, I'm scarcely an authority on grammar, and I can hardly type. Luckily, as an internet writer, I am an authority on this subject, and for once I don't mean that sarcastically. Nevertheless, I feel quite confident in my ability to speak as an authority on the subject. He was an authority on English and American literature with a special interest in drama. Synonyms expert, specialist, professional, pundit, oracle, past master, master, maestro, doyen, adept guru, sage, scholar connoisseur, aficionado, one of the cognoscenti informal walking encyclopedia, bible, buff, boffin, ace, pro, whizz, wizard British informal dab hand North American informal maven, crackerjack source, reference, piece of documentation citation, quotation, quote, excerpt, passage 3.3count noun A book or other source able to supply reliable information or evidence. 权威的典籍；（信息、证据的）可靠来源 the court cited a series of authorities supporting their decision Example sentencesExamples No authority is cited in support of the premise that the category of ‘all birds’ is somehow constitutionally suspect. Changes of this sort would, I feel, help to establish the book as an important authority in this crucial and fast-changing field. Finally, it should be noted that it is not irrelevant to cite an authority to support a claim one is not competent to judge. In my judgment the authorities support this conclusion which I have reached in principle. None of the books quotes any sources or authorities for its statements, and all have pathetic indexes. Your statements of law should be backed up by reference to authorities, statute or case law. No authority was cited in support of a tariff claim for travel of counsel, accommodation or food. He was not able to produce any authority in support of his proposition. Synonyms source, reference, piece of documentation Phrases have something on good authority Have ascertained something from a reliable source. （据可靠来源）确认 I have it on good authority that there is a waiting list of up to five weeks Example sentencesExamples I have it on good authority from an estate agent friend of mine, that there is a new index of the social desirability of an area. I have it on good authority that he is a personal friend of hers. I have it on good authority (as I can't understand a word of it myself!) that this e-mail is asking what we think about using the Welsh Language in Wales or something like that. We have this information on good authority from our own very reliable Minister for Justice. I have it on good authority that he has left the company. I have it on good authority that these kinds of drugs generally take some time to build up in the system and start being effective. For this column has it on good authority that the island is about to be bought by a Japanese / British consortium and transformed into a racetrack for one of the quickest growing sports in Europe. I have it on good authority that he's always been like that, it's not merely a product of old age. I have it on good authority that at least three versions of the film were shown around the globe - one for the French market, one for the English / American market and one for the rest of the universe. And no, I haven't read the book but I have it on good authority (my mum and dad) that it's a great read. Actually, we have it on good authority that at least one U.S. Senator reads our blog regularly, and that others know about it and read it occasionally. Synonyms evidence, testimony, witness, attestation, sworn statement, declaration, word, avowal, deposition, profession Origin Middle English: from Old French autorite, from Latin auctoritas, from auctor 'originator, promoter' (see author). Rhymes inferiority, juniority, majority, minority, priority, seniority, sonority, sorority, superiority noun.1 phr. Definition of authority in US English: authority (also auth.) nounəˈTHôrədēəˈθɔrədi 1The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. 管辖权 he had absolute authority over his subordinates 他对下属有绝对的管辖权。 a rebellion against those in authority 对当权者的反抗。 positions of authority 有实权的职位。 they acted under the authority of the UN Security Council Example sentencesExamples That is vital if soldiers are to trust those in authority over them. There was one particular person who stood out especially since he was in authority and had a position in the church. For conformity and submission to exist within a society, there must be a corresponding need to find security in authority and power. There are many jurisdictions claiming authority over the same highways. And this fact will, no doubt, be trumpeted as a success by those set in authority over us. You may clash with somebody in authority over an important and complex matter in what could turn out to be a difficult period. His position gave him great authority over whether and how findings of the federally funded studies were disseminated. He lied to his wife and possibly exploited his position of authority over a young intern. A leader who wants power must be prepared to accept decisions made by those in authority whether they are painful or not. Why should children listen to those in authority when those in authority have mistreated them? Putting him in a position of authority over her was just going to cause problems. The relationship between children and adults is not an equal one, given that adults are physically larger and stronger and have power and authority over them. He was given full authority over everything, including the decision about subpoenaing journalists. Somebody in authority issued an explicit order to withdraw. Yet the port authority actually has little authority over its constituencies. Each position in the structure has one position directly exercising authority over it. We have a moral centrality that places us in a position of authority over animals. They have broad constitutional authority over the jurisdiction of the federal courts. A ban is a ban and those in authority should act as strictly as they can legally to enforce it. I don't need to have someone in authority over me telling me what I can and cannot do when it comes to my religion. Synonyms power, jurisdiction, command, control, mastery, charge, dominance, dominion, rule, sovereignty, ascendancy, supremacy, domination 1.1often with infinitive The right to act in a specified way, delegated from one person or organization to another. （授予的）权，权力 military forces have the legal authority to arrest drug traffickers 军队有权逮捕毒贩。 Example sentencesExamples The committee agreed to give planning officers delegated authority to approve the two outline schemes, subject to a number of conditions. Since psychologists in many provinces already have the legal authority to diagnose, this system could be easily implemented. And when I delegate responsibility, I delegate the authority to go along with it. Let me just say one thing first: The father has the legal and moral authority to speak for his son. He did have delegated authority to lend up to £200,000 unsecured without seeking Head Office approval. Bring them to meetings and begin to delegate responsibility and authority to act, while you observe and coach. Right now, there is no legal authority to hold such an auction. Every soldier now has the authority to find and arrest any war criminal. The Council said it was questionable whether it had the legal authority to expend funds to provide educational services in the town. The exact nature and scope of the authority delegated must be stated in the document designating the executive agent. We are a civilian organisation and our officers have no executive powers, such as the authority to detain or arrest people. The mayor does indeed have delegated authority to do this. When an organisation is granted the authority to dig the road and erect lights, is there not also a requirement to ensure disruption is minimised? It is our right to determine who enters the country and we democratically delegate the authority to uphold this right to the Federal government. Universities have the authority to set fees as they wish but generally follow these guidelines. Police were also to be given the authority to search a property without a court warrant under new emergency investigation powers. If the drug is not made available as such, the act gives the government the authority to license the drug to a third party. So what you really want is not freedom, you want the authority to violate the freedom of others through your local or state government. We can delegate the authority to train and bring up our children to someone else but never the responsibility. Although the recruits would not have the authority to make arrests, they would be able to offer community and crime safety advice and alert police to any incidents in the village. Synonyms authorization, right, power, mandate, prerogative, licence 1.2 Official permission; sanction. （官方的）许可；批准 the money was spent without congressional authority 使用那笔钱未经国会批准。 Example sentencesExamples The accused approached government officials, seeking authority to leave the country. No change of the publication regime is planned, his staff discovers, and the officials involved have no authority to issue any print licenses. In fact, the President does not need Congressional authority to respond. Yet when doing so they always sought congressional authority, even if after the fact. You said the other night on the show, that the president doesn't need congressional authority to use these military tribunals. Lawyers reportedly told the president that he does not need congressional authority to go to war. The reason is that it is a fundamental principle that the legislature should not act or expend money without parliamentary authority. Liquor and Gaming Authority had ultimate authority to approve and vet every year of their operations and expenditure plan. This is why I am not reassured when the government offers that judges rather than politicians should give authority for control orders. These are agreements and contracts sanctioned by the authority of the state. This was a very widely drafted section which in effect made it an offence to disclose any official information without authority. And agents do not have permission and have no authority, no jurisdiction to work on Jordanian soil. Synonyms authorization, permission, consent, leave, sanction, licence, dispensation, assent, acquiescence, agreement, approval, seal of approval, approbation, endorsement, imprimatur, clearance 2often authoritiesA person or organization having power or control in a particular, typically political or administrative, sphere. 当局；当权者（或机构） the health authorities 卫生部门。 the Chicago Transit Authority the authorities ordered all foreign embassies to close she wasn't used to dealing with authority 她不习惯与当权者打交道。 Example sentencesExamples To maintain public order, the authorities instituted a regular, salaried police force. Both military and civil authorities moved quickly to control opinion through the press. When the planning authority gave this permission they clearly intended to protect the amenities. The French health authorities are attempting to trace and treat those individuals in France. Last March the planning authority decided to grant permission for the development subject to 34 conditions. I have a problem with authority in general and with government in particular. It's taken him 37 years at the authority to reach the top job, and he's delighted. However, a separate application had been approved by the planning authority. This sometimes manifests in what others have referred to as a ‘problem with authority.’ The court should seek a report on the action taken by the authorities in implementing the order. The threat of a flu epidemic is one of many problems facing scientists and public health authorities. Drug misuse within our community is an issue which the authorities are often accused of ignoring. Apart from the politicians and the health authorities, economists are also worried. When a political authority issues a command and the subject has a duty to obey, what is the nature of this duty? The local health authority granted permission for our study, and local health staff contacted the participants. The other mine cited by the source is under the control of the French authorities. Local health authorities have also been flooded with calls about dentists. The health authorities do not seem to be taking action to stop these activities. There was a positive obligation on a public authority to ensure proper protection of rights under the Convention. These, then, are the various powers under which governmental authorities may act. They are also calling for powers to allow authorities to intervene to protect young people who are at risk from drugs. I note that the local police authority has to obtain planning permission before a flag pole can be put up at their new headquarters. Gustav never forgot this brush with authority, and he passed on his fixation with power to his youngest son. Synonyms officials, officialdom, the people in charge, the government, the administration, the establishment, the bureaucracy, the system 3The power to influence others, especially because of one's commanding manner or one's recognized knowledge about something. 威信，影响力；说服力 he has the natural authority of one who is used to being obeyed 他天生就具有那种惯于让他人服从的威信。 he spoke with authority on the subject 他就这个题目作了令人信服的发言。 Example sentencesExamples I don't read any particular columnist religiously so I can't comment with authority on his philosophy. It is increasingly important that medical experts have real authority and expertise to retain the respect of their colleagues. Speaking with authority, intensity and enthusiasm, Scorsese proves that his greatest passion in life is film. All I'll say is that the guy did well, he spoke with authority and at the same time, took into consideration the feelings of all concerned. I never once questioned the experts' authority or expertise about something I had lived with all my life. But there is a President who has personal moral authority. He has some grounds to speak with authority about the region. Nothing is further from the truth, and I write here with authority. The five days of the conference will, however, test his confidence and authority to the limit. He writes with authority, warmth, wit and infallible scholarship. A woman is permitted to chat or babble, but speaking in public with authority is still the greatest transgression. Its sales staff, for example, are sent on trips to its holiday destinations so they can talk with authority to potential customers. And I think he's somebody who can speak with authority about what that kind of leadership can provide. Not only did he score two excellent goals but he led the line with authority, showing great strength, and his movement into the channels to receive long passes was first class. She had, as a talker, great force and the personal authority of someone whose opinions matter first of all to themselves and then to others. As I write, I cannot say with authority when the bulldozers will move onto the forty three acre site, but expect it to be sooner rather than later. He rose quickly in an army which appreciated his soldierly presence and natural authority. But my enthusiasm waned slightly as I began to realise there are only so many colours that can be cited as ‘lucky’ with authority. And even now, as he pushes the case for war, he is still held in high esteem overseas, a man who speaks with authority. I cannot speak with authority about other branches of government but I can say that the most yawning gaps are in the key areas of policing and security. One man in particular stood out amongst them, standing with authority and giving commands to anyone who came near. Synonyms power, jurisdiction, command, control, mastery, charge, dominance, dominion, rule, sovereignty, ascendancy, supremacy, domination influence, sway, control, leverage, power, command, weight 3.1 The confidence resulting from personal expertise. （个人专业素养带来的）信心 he hit the ball with authority 他击球时信心十足。 Example sentencesExamples When Saxon stood up he did so smoothly, with an air of authority and confidence he didn't think he'd ever possessed. He looked as suave as when we first dated, dressed in a sharp suit, walking with an air of confidence and authority. He strikes the ball around the table with great authority and confidence. Down, in the opening minutes, played with authority, revelling in intricate passing movements which yielded scores. By walking with authority, you are less inviting for a criminal who will attempt to use control to cause harm. He conducts his stage show with authority, moving his body in ways that keep the beat steady. In this area Cullen writes with authority and knowledge. He worked on productions with supreme confidence and authority. He controlled his goal area with confidence and authority and dealt expertly with every situation. Synonyms plausibility, believability, acceptability, tenability, probability, likelihood, authoritativeness, impressiveness, cogency, weight, validity, soundness 3.2 A person with extensive or specialized knowledge about a subject; an expert. 专家；（学术）权威 she was an authority on the stock market 他是股票市场方面的专家。 Example sentencesExamples He was an authority on the history of Stamford and he lectured locally about the town. He is an authority on medieval heraldry and a professor of history at the Sorbonne. He is a local celebrity, and an authority on military history. I also hate it when anyone claims to be an authority on culture. He was something of an authority on its history, and was keen to share his knowledge with those wanting to learn. Luckily, as an internet writer, I am an authority on this subject, and for once I don't mean that sarcastically. From his undergraduate days he had been recognised as an authority on any abstract subject, and his directness of approach and candour were an inspiration to his associates. My interest in the form developed late and I make no claim to being an authority on the subject. Nevertheless, I feel quite confident in my ability to speak as an authority on the subject. She has been 6 years with this work and is clearly now an authority on the subject. Names are so hard to get right - and he is an authority on the subject. Fortunately, the auctioneer recognised its importance and sought expert advice from an authority on Elizabethan instruments. Peter loved jazz and also was quite an authority on that subject. I am an authority on the self-delusion of addiction. He was an expert in his area, and quite an authority on Buddhist history. He was an authority on English and American literature with a special interest in drama. The early Dissenters and Separatists of the late 15th century were his specialist study, and he became an authority on this subject. Betty was also an avid reader and became an authority on Irish and local history, and family genealogy. I am still learning about this, so I am not an authority on feminist intellectualism. What's more, I'm scarcely an authority on grammar, and I can hardly type. Synonyms influence, sway, control, leverage, power, command, weight source, reference, piece of documentation expert, specialist, professional, pundit, oracle, past master, master, maestro, doyen, adept 3.3 A book or other source able to supply reliable information or evidence, typically to settle a dispute. 权威的典籍；（信息、证据的）可靠来源 the court cited a series of authorities supporting their decision Example sentencesExamples He was not able to produce any authority in support of his proposition. Your statements of law should be backed up by reference to authorities, statute or case law. Changes of this sort would, I feel, help to establish the book as an important authority in this crucial and fast-changing field. In my judgment the authorities support this conclusion which I have reached in principle. None of the books quotes any sources or authorities for its statements, and all have pathetic indexes. Finally, it should be noted that it is not irrelevant to cite an authority to support a claim one is not competent to judge. No authority was cited in support of a tariff claim for travel of counsel, accommodation or food. No authority is cited in support of the premise that the category of ‘all birds’ is somehow constitutionally suspect. Synonyms source, reference, piece of documentation Phrases have something on good authority Have ascertained something from a reliable source. （据可靠来源）确认 I have it on good authority that there is a waiting list of up to five weeks Example sentencesExamples And no, I haven't read the book but I have it on good authority (my mum and dad) that it's a great read. For this column has it on good authority that the island is about to be bought by a Japanese / British consortium and transformed into a racetrack for one of the quickest growing sports in Europe. I have it on good authority that he has left the company. I have it on good authority that he is a personal friend of hers. I have it on good authority (as I can't understand a word of it myself!) that this e-mail is asking what we think about using the Welsh Language in Wales or something like that. I have it on good authority that at least three versions of the film were shown around the globe - one for the French market, one for the English / American market and one for the rest of the universe. Actually, we have it on good authority that at least one U.S. Senator reads our blog regularly, and that others know about it and read it occasionally. I have it on good authority that these kinds of drugs generally take some time to build up in the system and start being effective. I have it on good authority from an estate agent friend of mine, that there is a new index of the social desirability of an area. I have it on good authority that he's always been like that, it's not merely a product of old age. We have this information on good authority from our own very reliable Minister for Justice. Synonyms evidence, testimony, witness, attestation, sworn statement, declaration, word, avowal, deposition, profession Origin Middle English: from Old French autorite, from Latin auctoritas, from auctor ‘originator, promoter’ (see author). noun.1 phr.
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