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authoritative adj.
⇨ authoritarian (his authoritative manner) ⇨ reliable 2 (an authoritative account) authoritarian adjective ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ repressive 另见repressive条authoritarian ♦︎ authoritative ♦︎ autocratic ♦︎ bossy ♦︎ overbearingThese words all describe people who try to control other people or expect to be obeyed, especially without considering the others' wishes, feelings or opinions. 这些词均表示专制的、专横的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an authoritarian / an authoritative / an autocratic / an overbearing manner◆an authoritarian / an authoritative / a bossy attitude◆very authoritarian / authoritative / bossy◆rather authoritarian / bossy / overbearing■ authoritarian / /ɔːˌθɒrɪˈteəriən; NAmE əˌθɔːrəˈteriən, əˈθɑːriən/ (of a person or system) expecting that people should obey authority and rules, even when these are unfair and even if it means that they lose their personal freedom （人或制度）要求服从威权的，专制的◆Many have accused him of an authoritarian style of leadership.许多人谴责他专制主义的领导作风。◆The school was very authoritarian and exam-orientated.这所学校非常专制，而且一切以考试为导向。■ authoritative /ɔːˈθɒrətətɪv; NAmE əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv, əˈθɑːrəteɪtɪv/ (often approving) (of a person's behaviour) showing that you expect people to obey and respect you （行为）命令式的，权威式的◆His tone was clear and authoritative.他口气明确而强硬。■ autocratic /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/ / (disapproving) (of a person or system) expecting to be obeyed by other people without considering their wishes, feelings or opinions （人或制度）专制的，独裁的◆Critics have accused him of being autocratic and intolerant of dissent.批评者指责他独裁，不容忍不同意见。◆She introduced a less autocratic approach to management.她引入了一种不太专制的管理方法。NOTE 辨析 Authoritarian, authoritative or autocratic? Autocratic always shows disapproval; authoritative often shows approval that sb is strong and in control of a situation; authoritarian can show disapproval but is usually simply a descriptive term, neither approving nor disapproving. * autocratic总带贬义。authoritative常带褒义，指某人强势并掌控全局。authoritarian有时带贬义，但通常仅是个描述性的词，不含褒贬色彩。■ bossy (rather informal, disapproving) (of a person) always telling people what to do （人）好支使人的，好指挥人的◆We were told to move by a bossy woman in a green uniform.一个穿绿制服的专横女人叫我们走开。■ overbearing /ˌəʊvəˈbeərɪŋ; NAmE ˌoʊvərˈberɪŋ/ (disapproving) (of a person) trying to control other people, without considering their wishes, feelings and opinions （人）专横的，飞扬跋扈的◆She found him rude and overbearing.她认为他既无礼又专横。 reliable2 adjective She is reliable and hard-working. 她为人可靠，工作勤奋。reliable evidence/witnesses 可信的证据／目击证人 ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ true 另见true条reliable ♦︎ factual ♦︎ authoritative ♦︎ real-life ♦︎ verifiable ♦︎ authenticThese words all describe information or a source of information that is true and accurate. 这些词均表示信息或信息来源真实可信的、可靠的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a reliable / a factual / an authoritative / a real-life / an authentic account (of sth)◆reliable / factual / authoritative / verifiable evidence / information◆a reliable / an authoritative / a verifiable / an authentic source (of information)■ reliable / /rɪˈlaɪəbl/ / (of information or a source of information) that is likely to be correct or true （信息或信息来源）真实可信的，可靠的◆These tests are a reliable indicator of future performance.这些测试是评估未来表现的可靠指标。◆Prosecution lawyers tried to show that she was not a reliable witness.控方律师试图说明她不是个可信的目击证人。OPP unreliable ⓘ An unreliable person or thing cannot be trusted or depended on. * unreliable指人或事物不可信赖的、不可靠的◆He's totally unreliable as a source of information.从他那儿得来的消息完全不可靠。 see also accurate ⇨ exact ▸ reliability noun [uncountable] ◆The reliability of these results has been questioned.这些结果的可信度已受到质疑。▸ reliably adverb ◆ (rather formal) I am reliably informed (= told by sb who knows the facts) that the company is being sold.有知情人士告诉我公司要被卖掉。■ factual / /ˈfæktʃuəl/ / based on or containing facts 根据事实的；事实的；真实的◆He fails to distinguish factual information from opinion.他无法辨别哪些是个人看法，哪些是事实。◆The essay contains a number of factual errors.文章中有一些与事实不符的错误。OPP fictitious ⇨ fictional see also fact ⇨ fact , fact ⇨ information ▸ factually adverb ◆It was factually correct, but I don't think it was fair.这样说虽然在事实上没错，但我认为有欠公平。■ authoritative / /ɔːˈθɒrətətɪv; NAmE əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv, əˈθɑːrəteɪtɪv/ that you can trust and respect as true and correct 权威的；可相信的；可靠的◆He is credited with writing the most authoritative and up-to-date book on the subject.他撰写了这一领域最新最权威的著作，受到赞誉。 see also authority ⇨ expert noun ■ ˌreal-ˈlife [only before noun] actually happening or existing in life, not in books, stories or films 真实的；实际发生的；现实生活中的◆The novel is a political thriller based on real-life events.这是一部以真实事件为素材的政治惊险小说。◆The local press has been referring to them as a real-life Romeo and Juliet.当地媒体称他们为现实生活中的罗密欧与朱丽叶。 OPP fictional ⇨ fictional ■ verifiable /ˈverɪfaɪəbl/ / that can be proved 可证实的；可核实的◆That's just your opinion, not a verifiable fact.那只是你的个人意见，不是可核实的事实。 see also verify ⇨ check 2 ■ authentic / /ɔːˈθentɪk/ / true and giving an accurate and realistic description of sth 真实的；真正的◆He is the authentic voice of the poor, white working class.他反映了贫穷的白人工人阶层的真实呼声。 |