1. 授权给 , 全权委托 [O2] A senior member of the committee was authorized to act for the chairman during his absence. 主席不在时 , 授权委员会中的一位资深委员代理他的职务。

2. 批准 , 认可 ; 允许 The local government authorized the construction of a new airport. 地方政府批准建造一个新机场。