If someone in a position of authority authorizes something, they give their official permission for it to happen. 批准
verb [vt. 及物动词] 批准，许可；授权
Only the president could authorize the use of the atomic bomb. 只有总统能授权原子弹的使用。
author(权力) + ize → 把权力下放 → 授权； 批准
- 网友用 “Authorize” 造句精选
- The United Nations will approve his request for authorization to use military force to deliver aid. 联合国将同意他的请求，批准他动用军队来运送救援物资。
- It would certainly be within his power to authorize a police raid like that. 他肯定有权批准那种警方突袭行动。