authority /ɔːˈθɒr.ə.ti/ the moral or legal right or ability to control 威信;权力;管辖权 The United Nations has used/exerted/exercised its authority to restore peace in the area. 联合国行使其权力以恢复该地区的和平。 Do I have absolute autonomy and authority on this? 我在这事上有绝对自主权和决定权吗？ He has no authority over (= ability to control) his students. 他在学生面前没有威信。