authority动词和形容词
形容词authoritative英 [θrttv] 美 [θrtetv] adj.命令式的;专断的;权威式的;权威性的
He exerted all his authority to make them accept the plan.
他利用他的所有权力让他们接受这个计划。
She now has authority over the people who used to be her bosses.
她现在管辖着过去是她上司的那些人。
It was resolved that the matter be referred to a higher authority.