authorized

IPA/ˈɔːθəraɪzd/
KK[ˈɔθɚˌaɪzd]IPA/ˈɔːθəraɪzd/

authorized — 形容詞

  • authorizedpositive
  • more authorizedcomparative
  • most authorizedsuperlative

1. describes someone or something that has received formal permission from the rele

1.形容詞B2
釋義

經授權的

獲得官方或上級正式許可的

describes someone or something that has received formal permission from the relevant authority

例句

Niran showed his authorized badge before the security guard let him into the building.

Niran 出示了經授權的識別證,警衛才讓他進入大樓。

authorized badge — common collocation for identification purposes

Only authorized staff can enter the laboratory when experiments are running.

只有經授權的工作人員才能在實驗進行時進入實驗室。

同義詞
  • approved

    emphasises a review process by a committee or manager, often after inspection

  • licensed

    implies formal permission from a government body, usually after passing a test

  • certified

    focuses on meeting a professional standard or qualification

  • sanctioned

    more formal, often implies official approval accompanied by enforcement

反義詞
  • unauthorized

    standard opposite; lacking any permission

  • unapproved

    not yet reviewed or accepted by the relevant authority

文法句型

authorized + noun

be/get/become + authorized

用法筆記

Commonly placed before nouns describing roles (personnel, representative, dealer), documents (pass, permit, signature), or permissions (access, use). Carries a formal tone; frequent in workplace, legal, and government contexts. The opposite is unauthorized.

常見錯誤

Only authoritative staff can enter the control room.
Only authorized staff can enter the control room.
💡'Authorized' means given permission; 'authoritative' means commanding respect or having expert knowledge.