| 单词 | commission |
| 释义 | commission n. & v. --n 1. a the authority to perform a task or certain duties. b a person or group entrusted esp. by a government with such authority (set up a commission to look into it). c an instruction, command, or duty given to such a group or person (their commission was to simplify the procedure; my commission was to find him). 2. an order for something, esp. a work of art, to be produced specially. 3. Mil. a a warrant conferring the rank of officer in the army, navy, or air force. b the rank so conferred. 4. a the authority to act as agent for a company etc. in trade. b a percentage paid to the agent from the profits of goods etc. sold, or business obtained (his wages are low, but he gets 20 per cent commission). c the pay of a commissioned agent. 5. the act of committing (a crime, sin, etc.). 6. the office or department of a commissioner. --vtr. 1. authorize or empower by a commission. 2. a give (an artist etc.) a commission for a piece of work. b order (a work) to be written (commissioned a new concerto). 3. Naut. a give (an officer) the command of a ship. b prepare (a ship) for active service. 4. bring (a machine, equipment, etc.) into operation. Phrases and idioms commission-agent a bookmaker. commission of the peace 1 Justices of the Peace. 2. the authority given to them. in commission (of a warship etc.) manned, armed, and ready for service. out of commission (esp. of a ship) not in service, not in working order. Royal Commission 1. a commission of inquiry appointed by the Crown at the instance of the Government. 2. a committee so appointed. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L commissio -onis (as COMMIT) |
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