改错题:
The integration of independent states could best be brought about by first creating a central organization with authorities over technical economic tasks.
答案是把 authorities 改为authority,请问为什么呢?
曾老师:
句意:首先创办一个有权管理技术经济工作的中心组织,以便更好地实现各独立国家之间的结合。
1. authority表“权威,权力; 威信,权势,威严”是不可数名词。如:
She now has authority over the people she used to take orders from. 她现在有权力支配那些一贯向她发号施令的人。
Who is in authority now? 现在谁掌权?
I am acting under her authority, ie following her orders. 我受她支配。
Only the treasurer has authority to sign cheques. 只有司库有权签署支票。
We have the authority to search this building. 我们有权搜查这座建筑物。
2.authority也可做可数名词。
1)(常作复数)有权力发号施令的人或团体、当局、官方。如:
He's in the care of the local authority. 他归地方当局管。
The health authorities are investigating the matter. 卫生当局正调查这件事。
I shall have to report this to the authorities. 我得把这事向当局报告。
2) 具有专门知识的人、权威。如:
She's an authority on phonetics. 她是语音学权威。
3) 可提供可靠资料或证据的书籍等、权威着作。如:
What is your authority for that statement? 你的说法出处何在?