authorize

vt.

1. 授權給，全權委託[O2]
   A senior member of the committee was authorized to act for the chairman during his absence.

   主席不在時，授權委員會中的一位資深委員代理他的職務。

2. 批准，認可；允許
   The local government authorized the construction of a new airport.

   地方政府批准建造一個新機場。