n. the power or right to give orders or make decisions
n. (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others
n. an expert whose views are taken as definitive
n. official permission or approval
n. 权力, 当权者, 当局, 权威, 专家
[经] 代理权, 授权, 权威
1. The teacher has the authority to make rules in the classroom.
老师有权在课堂上制定规则。
2. You should respect the authority of the police.
你应该尊重警察的权威。
3. The manager has the authority to approve vacation requests.
经理有权批准假期请求。