authorize
verb [ T ] (UK usually authorise) uk/ˈɔː.θər.aɪz/ us/ˈɑː.θɚ.aɪz/
C1 批准，准许;授权，委托
to give official permission for something to happen, or to give someone official permission to do something
Who authorized this expenditure? 这项支出是谁批准的？
[ + to infinitive ] I authorized my bank to pay her £3,000. 我授权我的开户银行支付她3000英镑。
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- They have authorized awards of £900 to each of the victims.
- The prime minister authorized a pre-emptive air strike against the rebels.
- The government has authorized the army to sell its surplus weapons.
- Several unreliable dealers have been struck off our list of authorized suppliers.
- The United Nations has authorized the use of air strikes.