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authoritative

/əθɔrəteɪtɪv/

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trusted as accurate because of knowledge or expertise

权威的

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The guide offers an authoritative account of the city's history.

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这本指南对这座城市的历史作了权威介绍。

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Pronunciation: /əθɔrəteɪtɪv/

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