| 单词 | authoritative |
| 释义 | authoritative (once / 1165 pages) adj Speak with an authoritative tone, or no one will listen to you. Why would they, if you sound like you don't even believe in yourself? Authoritative means sure or definitive. When writing a paper, it can be useful to quote from an authoritative source, such as the encyclopedia, but you must also do enough research that you are fluent in your subject and can speak with the authoritative voice only true immersion can produce. WORD FAMILYauthoritative: authoritatively+/authorisation: authorisations/authorise: authorisation, authorised, authoriser, authorises, authorising/authorised: unauthorised/authoritarian: antiauthoritarian, authoritarianism, authoritarians/authority: authorise, authoritarian, authoritative, authorities, authorize/authorization: authorizations/authorize: authorization, authorizer, authorizes, authorizing/authorizer: authorizers USAGE EXAMPLESI am wary of authoritative eyes in the harvest and the lips that call nakedness shame. Salon(Dec 28, 2016) Her real voice was quite deep and authoritative. The Guardian(Dec 27, 2016) The data is not so authoritative elsewhere in the country, but it tells a similar story. New York Times(Dec 23, 2016) 1adj of recognized authority or excellence Syn classic, classical, definitive standard established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence 2adj sanctioned by established authority an authoritative communique Syn authorised, authorized official having official authority or sanction 3adj having authority or ascendancy or influence the captain's authoritative manner Syn important influential having or exercising influence or power |
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