authority
gb/əθˈɔɹɪti/ us/əθˈɔɹɪti/
B1
英语
~ 400
jogkör, hatáskör, szaktekintély, elismert szakértő, hatóság, önkormányzat, tekintély
名词
B1
1
用法模式：
[someone] has authority over [someone/something]
The police have the authority to arrest suspects.
A rendőrségnek jogköre van arra, hogy őrizetbe vegye a gyanúsítottakat.
As a manager, she has authority over the entire department.
Vezetőként az egész részlegre kiterjed a hatásköre.
Only the board has the authority to approve such changes.
Teachers should use their authority wisely.
He questioned the authority of the court.
学习者例句
My boss has the authority to change my schedule.
A főnökömnek megvan a jogköre ahhoz, hogy megváltoztassa a beosztásomat.
The teacher has authority in the classroom.
Az osztályteremben a tanárnak van döntési jogköre.
Only the police have the authority to stop cars.
Parents have authority over their children.
The judge has authority in court.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'authority' with 'author' because of similar spelling. They may also confuse 'authority' (power) with 'authorization' (permission).
含义
Power to give orders
搭配
have authority
|exercise authority
|authority over
|grant authority
|challenge authority
近义词
power (General term for the ability to control others; less formal than 'authority'.)
|
control (Emphasizes influence over actions rather than official right.)
反义词
subordination (The state of being under someone else's authority.)
|
powerlessness (Lack of ability or right to control.)
主题
law
|government
|business
|work
|core_vocabulary
释义
The right or power to tell people what to do.
The legal or official power to control, direct, or decide.
名词
B2
2
用法模式：
[someone] is an authority on [topic]
She is an authority on medieval history.
A középkori történelem szaktekintélyének számít.
The book was written by a leading authority in economics.
A könyvet a közgazdaságtan egyik vezető szaktekintélye írta.
We consulted several authorities before making the decision.
He quickly became a recognized authority in his field.
学习者例句
My uncle is an authority on cooking fish.
A nagybátyám igazi szaktekintély a halételek készítésében.
She is an authority on English grammar.
Az angol nyelvtan szaktekintélyének számít.
The doctor is an authority on heart problems.
This writer is an authority in sports news.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes think 'authority' here means 'official power', but in this sense it means 'expert'. Context clarifies meaning.
含义
Expert or influential figure
搭配
leading authority
|recognized authority
|authority on
|consult an authority
近义词
expert (More general term for someone with high skill or knowledge, without implying formal recognition.)
|
specialist (Focuses on narrow, specific knowledge area.)
反义词
novice (Someone new to a subject, opposite of an expert.)
主题
education
|media
|science
|communication
|core_vocabulary
释义
A person or group that knows a lot about a subject and is respected for it.
A person or organization whose knowledge or opinion is accepted as reliable in a particular subject.
名词
B1
3
hatóság
B2
önkormányzat
B1
用法模式：
local/national [authority]
The local authorities are investigating the incident.
A helyi hatóságok vizsgálják az esetet.
You need permission from the planning authority before building.
Építkezés előtt engedélyt kell kérni az építésügyi hatóságtól.
Health authorities have issued a warning about the outbreak.
The transport authority will close the bridge for repairs.
学习者例句
The local authorities built a new park.
A helyi önkormányzat új parkot épített.
You must ask the city authority before you build a house.
Házépítés előtt engedélyt kell kérned az illetékes városi hatóságtól.
The school works with health authorities to keep students safe.
Authorities closed the road for repairs.
含义
Official governing body
搭配
local authorities
|health authority
|transport authority
|housing authority
近义词
agency (A government or official organization with specific duties.)
|
administration (The group managing an organization or region; broader than 'authority'.)
反义词
private entity (An organization not controlled by a government or public body.)
主题
government
|law
|politics
|business
释义
An official group that controls and manages something.
An organization or government department that has power to make decisions and enforce laws in a particular area.
名词
B2
FORMAL
4
tekintély
B2
She spoke with great authority on the subject.
Nagy tekintéllyel beszélt a témáról.
His writing has an air of authority that draws readers in.
Írásából olyan tekintély sugárzik, amely magával ragadja az olvasókat.
The coach’s authority was clear from the start of practice.
学习者例句
The teacher spoke with authority.
A tanár tekintéllyel beszélt.
He acted with authority when giving instructions.
Határozottan és tekintéllyel lépett fel, amikor utasításokat adott.
She writes with authority about history.
含义
Commanding quality or presence
搭配
speak with authority
|act with authority
近义词
command (Focuses on ability to direct others effectively, often militaristic.)
|
presence (Refers to the overall impression of confidence and influence.)
反义词
timidity (Lack of confidence or assertiveness.)
主题
communication
|leadership
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
释义
A way of speaking or acting that makes people respect and follow you.
A manner or style that shows confidence and makes people respect and obey you.
语法
词典原形
authority
IPA
GB/əθˈɔɹɪti/
US/əθˈɔɹɪti/
音节与重音
au - thor - ity （3 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (thor)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: authority
- Plural: authorities, authority
词族
Forms
authorities
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unauthorized
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
authoritarianism
noun C1
相关表达
figure of authority
1/fˈɪɡjɚ əv əθˈɔɹɪti/
fixed phrase
Person with official control
A person who has power over others because of their job or position.
例句
- As a teacher, she is a figure of authority to her students.
- Children often look up to figures of authority like police officers.
in authority
1/ˈɪn əθˈɔɹɪti/
fixed phrase
Holding official power
Having the power to make decisions and control other people because of your position.
例句
- The people in authority decided to close the park.
- It's important to respect those in authority.
the authorities
1/ðə əθˈɔɹɪtiz/
fixed phrase
Law-enforcing officials or bodies
People or organizations that have power to make people follow laws and rules.
例句
- The authorities are investigating the accident.
- She reported the theft to the authorities immediately.
appeal to authority
1/əpˈil tə əθˈɔɹɪti/
fixed phrase
Use authority as argument support
To say something is true because an important person says it is true.
例句
- He tried to win the debate by appealing to authority instead of giving evidence.
- Appealing to authority is not always a strong argument.
appeal to authority
2/əpˈil tə əθˈɔɹɪti/
fixed phrase
Use expert opinion as evidence
To support your opinion by saying that an expert agrees with you.
例句
- He made an appeal to authority by quoting a famous scientist.
- Appealing to authority can be persuasive but not always correct.