新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

authoritative

英  [ɔːˈθɒrɪtətɪv]
    
美  [əˈθɔːrɪteɪtɪv]

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1有权威的

    Someone or something that is authoritative gives an impression of power and importance and is likely to be obeyed.

    双语例句

    例:

    He has a commanding presence and deep, authoritative voice.

    他仪态威严,声音深沉而有权威。

    2(关于某一学科)权威性的

    Someone or something that is authoritative has a lot of knowledge of a particular subject.

    双语例句

    例:

    The first authoritative study of polio was published in 1840.

    关于小儿麻痹症的首篇权威研究报告发表于1840年。