authoritative

英 [ɔːˈθɒrətətɪv]

美 [əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv]

adj.  命令式的; 专断的; 权威式的; 权威性的

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Collins.1 / BNC.7691 / COCA.9152

牛津词典

adj.

• 命令式的；专断的；权威式的
  showing that you expect people to obey and respect you
  1. an authoritative tone of voice
     命令式的口气
• 权威性的
  that you can trust and respect as true and correct
  1. the most authoritative book on the subject
     这个学科最具权威的著作

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 权威的;威严的;有威信的
  Someone or something that isauthoritativegives an impression of power and importance and is likely to be obeyed.
  1. He has a commanding presence and deep, authoritative voice...
     他仪态威严，声音低沉，说话有威信。
  2. Her smile was warm but authoritative.
     她的笑容很和蔼，同时又透着威严。
• ADJ-GRADED （在某一方面）权威性的，可信的
  Someone or something that isauthoritativehas a lot of knowledge of a particular subject.
  1. The first authoritative study of polio was published in 1840...
     关于小儿麻痹症的第一篇权威性研究报告发表于1840年。
  2. The evidence she uses is usually highly authoritative.
     她采用的证据通常都具有很高的可信度。

英英释义

adj

• sanctioned by established authority
  1. an authoritative communique
  2. the authorized biography
  Synonym:authorizedauthorised
• having authority or ascendancy or influence
  1. an important official
  2. the captain's authoritative manner
  Synonym:important
• of recognized authority or excellence
  1. the definitive work on Greece
  2. classical methods of navigation
  Synonym:classicalclassicdefinitive

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