1. A country with the highest authority in its field. 一个国家在其领域内拥有的最高权力。
2. The office manager exerts most of the authority in this office. 在这办公室里，办公室经理行使绝大部分权力。
3. She has the authority to make important decisions in the office. 她在这个办公室中有权力做出重要的决定。
英英解释
n.
1. the power or right to give orders or make decisions
2. (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others
3. an expert whose views are taken as definitive
4. freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
5. an administrative unit of government
6. official permission or approval
7. an authoritative written work
