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authoritative

🇬🇧 UK/ɒ:'θɒritәtiv/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLB2

Definitions

adj.

Recognized as reliable and accurate; commanding respect and confidence.

权威的;可信赖的;命令式的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
authorcreator, originator, one who causes or produces
+
itystate, quality, condition
+
ativesuffix
=authoritative

Common Collocations

  • 1.authoritative source权威来源

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The report provides an authoritative analysis of current economic trends.

  • 2.

    Her authoritative voice commanded respect in the boardroom.

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