authoritative

• 形容某人或某事物被视为可靠、有权威且有能力施加影响或制定规则。

Describes someone or something that is recognized as being reliable, commanding, and having the power to influence or enforce rules.

1. Having authority or influenceB2formal

   Possessing the power to make decisions, give orders, or enforce rules.

   权威的

   • The authoritative figure in the room commanded everyone's attention.
   • She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the crowd.
   • The manager's authoritative decision ended the debate.

   同义词commandingcontrollingdirectingdominantgoverninginfluentialpowerfulruling

   反义词ineffectiveinferiorpowerlesssubordinateuninfluentialweak

2. Recognized as reliable or expertB2formal

   Considered to be of recognized authority or excellence; trustworthy and knowledgeable.

   权威的

   • This is an authoritative guide to classical music.
   • The professor is an authoritative voice in the field of economics.
   • The report came from an authoritative source.

   同义词credibleexpertknowledgeablereliabletrustworthy

   反义词inexpertunreliableuntrustworthy

3. Sanctioned by established authorityB2formal

   Officially approved or accepted by a recognized authority.

   官方认可的

   • The authoritative version of the document was signed by the director.
   • Only authoritative translations are used in the court.
   • The authoritative text is the one published by the university press.

   同义词acceptedaccreditedapprovedauthorizedlegitimateofficialrecognizedsanctionedvalid

   反义词unauthorizedunofficialunsanctioned