| 单词 | official |
| 释义 | official —official /əˈfɪʃ.əl/ adjective C2 relating to a position of responsibility: » He visited China in his official capacity as America's trade representative.» Number Ten Downing Street is the British prime minister's official residence.→ OPPOSITE UNOFFICIAL(Cf. ↑unofficial)Thesaurus+: ↑Position and status in groups and organizationsB2 agreed to or arranged by people in positions of authority: » The official photos of the prime minister's tour of India are in the magazine.» The queen will attend the official opening of the theatre in June.» There is to be an official inquiry into the incident.Thesaurus+: ↑Position and status in groups and organizationsC2 If a piece of information is official, it has been announced publicly with authority: » Their engagement is now official.» Inflation has fallen below two percent, and that's official.Thesaurus+: ↑Announcing, informing and statingWord Builder:–Nouns: office, officer, official–Adjectives: official, unofficial–Adverbs: officially, unofficially• • • Extra Examples:» Before buying a pram, make sure that it conforms to the official safety standards.» The president's official visit marks the start of a more fraternal relationship between the two countries.» The rebels regard the official parliament as illegitimate.» Several eyewitnesses' accounts differed considerably from the official version of events.» The remit of this official inquiry is to investigate the reasons for the accident.noun [C] ► C2 a person who has a position of responsibility in an organization: » a government/trade-union/council officialThesaurus+: ↑People in charge of or controlling other people , ↑Bosses, managers and directorsWord Builder:–Nouns: office, officer, official–Adjectives: official, unofficial–Adverbs: officially, unofficially• • • Extra Examples:» The whole system was corrupt - every official she approached wanted money before helping her.» An official from the Department of Health will be inspecting the restaurant this afternoon.» The customs official beckoned the woman to his counter.» The information was given by a Vatican official.» Senior government officials will be attending a meeting tomorrow. |
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