authoritative
/ɔːˈθɒrətətɪv/
adj.
标准词条
CET-4
一句话记住
权威的;有威信的;可靠的;权威性的
释义与例句
adj.
权威的;有威信的
having or showing authority; commanding and confident
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She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.
她用一种权威的语气说话,使整个房间安静下来。
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The teacher had an authoritative manner that students respected.
这位老师有一种令学生尊敬的威严举止。
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He gave an authoritative nod and everyone followed.
他威严地点了点头,所有人都照做了。
adj.
可靠的;权威性的
considered to be accurate and reliable because of the expert knowledge of the source
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This is the most authoritative book on the subject.
这是关于该主题最具权威性的书籍。
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The report comes from an authoritative source.
这份报告来自一个权威来源。
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Her research is regarded as authoritative in the field.
她的研究在该领域被视为权威。
词源与构词
记忆钩子
authority(权威)+ ative(形容词后缀)→ 有权威的、可靠的。
词族与关联词
词族(同一词根派生出的不同词性或形式)
同义词
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reliable 可靠的;可信赖的reliable 侧重可信赖,authoritative 侧重因专业而权威。She is a reliable source of information. 她是一个可靠的信息来源。
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commanding 威严的;指挥的commanding 侧重外在的威严气势,authoritative 也强调内容可靠。He has a commanding presence. 他有一种威严的气质。
反义词
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unreliable 不可靠的unreliable 与 authoritative(可靠的)相反。The data from that source is unreliable. 那个来源的数据不可靠。
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submissive 顺从的;服从的submissive 与 authoritative(威严的)相反。He took a submissive attitude toward his boss. 他对老板采取顺从的态度。
常见搭配
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authoritative source 权威来源Please cite an authoritative source for the claim. 请为这个说法引用权威来源。
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authoritative tone 权威的语气He answered in an authoritative tone. 他以权威的语气回答。
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authoritative account 权威的描述/记载This book gives an authoritative account of the war. 这本书对战争作了权威的记述。