新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

authorize

英  [ˈɔːθəraɪz]
    

[VERB]

又拼作 authorise  
    VERB. 动词
  • authorizes , authorizing , authorized

    1[T 及物动词] 批准

    If someone in a position of authority authorizes something, they give their official permission for it to happen.

    近义词

    sanction

    双语例句

    例:

    It would certainly be within his power to authorize a police raid like that.

    他肯定有权批准那种警方突袭行动。