authoritative

英 [ɔː'θɒrɪtətɪv; -,teɪtɪv]美 [ə'θɔrətetɪv]

adj. 有权威的；命令式的；当局的

英文词源

authoritative (adj.)

c. 1600, "dictatorial" (a sense now restricted to authoritarian), from Medieval Latin authoritativus (see authority). Meaning "possessing authority" is recorded from 1650s; that of "proceeding from proper authority" is from 1809. Related: Authoritatively; authoritativeness.

双语例句

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。

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2. "Very well," I said, adopting a crisp authoritative tone.

“很好，”我用干脆的命令性的语气说道。

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3. He has a commanding presence and deep, authoritative voice.

他仪态威严，声音低沉，说话有威信。

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4. 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。

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5. an authoritative tone of voice

命令式的口气

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