1. to give official permission for something
授權，批准
The manager must authorize all expenses over $500.
經理必須授權所有超過500美元的開支。
The city council authorized the construction of a new park.
市議會批准了興建一座新公園。
Authorize Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
authorize
verb
快速理解
What does "Authorize" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Authorize"?
指正式批准或授予某人做某事的權力。
- 1
正式批准
EN: to give official permission for something
翻譯: 正式批准某事
- 2
授權行動
EN: to give someone the authority to act
翻譯: 授權某人採取行動
- 3
核准付款
EN: to approve a payment or transaction
翻譯: 核准付款或交易
小提醒：注意 'authorize' 是動詞，名詞是 'authorization'。在商業或法律文件中很常見，表示正式的許可。
發音（How to Pronounce "Authorize" in English）
How to pronounce "Authorize" in English?"Authorize" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Authorize" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Authorize"?How does "Authorize" change by context?
2. to give someone the authority or power to do something
委託，賦予權力
I authorize you to sign the documents on my behalf.
我授權你代表我簽署這些文件。
The law authorizes police officers to make arrests in certain situations.
法律賦予警察在某些情況下進行逮捕的權力。
3. to make an action or situation legally or officially acceptable
使合法化，使正式生效
The treaty authorizes the use of military force for self-defense.
該條約授權為自衛目的使用軍事武力。
The new policy authorizes remote work for all employees.
新政策使所有員工的遠距工作正式生效。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Authorize"?How to make natural sentences with "Authorize"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| authorize + noun | 授權（某事物） | The manager will authorize the payment. (經理將會批准這筆款項。) |
| authorize + someone + to + V | 授權（某人）做（某事） | The law authorizes the police to detain suspects. (法律授權警方拘留嫌疑犯。) |
| authorize + V-ing | 批准（做某事） | The committee does not authorize spending more funds. (委員會不批准動用更多資金。) |
| be authorized + to + V | 被授權做（某事） | She is authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the company. (她被授權代表公司簽署合約。) |
| authorize + that + clause | 批准（某事） | The board authorized that the project should proceed. (董事會批准了該項目應繼續進行。) |
用法說明
How is "Authorize" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Authorize"?
authorize doing vs authorize to do
- authorize doing 表示「批准做某事」，其中 doing 是動名詞，作為動詞 authorize 的直接受詞。這個結構強調批准的是「某個行為或活動」。
- authorize someone to do 表示「授權某人去做某事」，其中 to do 是不定詞，用來描述被授權者將要執行的動作。這個結構強調授權給「特定對象」去執行某個動作。
- 當句子的主詞是「被授權的對象」（如人、部門）時，必須使用 authorize [someone] to do 的被動形式 be authorized to do，意為「獲授權去做…」。
對比例句： EN: The board authorized spending the budget on new equipment. 翻譯: 董事會批准將預算用於購買新設備。
EN:The board authorized the manager to purchase new equipment.
翻譯:董事會授權經理購買新設備。
對比例句： EN: This software authorizes downloading the files. 翻譯: 此軟體准許下載檔案。
EN:You are not authorized to download these files.
翻譯:你未被授權下載這些檔案。
總結建議
一般情況下，若強調批准「某件事」用 authorize doing，若強調授權「某人」去做某事則用 authorize someone to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Authorize" and similar words?How to choose "Authorize" vs alternatives?
authorize vs permit
「authorize」通常指授予正式或法律上的權力，而「permit」則更通用，指允許某一行為或情況發生。
authorize vs approve
「authorize」是授權執行，而「approve」是對計畫或想法表示同意或認可。
authorize vs empower
「authorize」是給予許可或權力，而「empower」更強調賦予能力、信心或法律權利。
口語用法
How is "Authorize" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Authorize"?
引述
在轉述他人的許可或指示時，常用「authorize」來引述權威來源。 EN: She said she would authorize the payment by Friday. 翻譯: 她說她會在週五前批准這筆款項。
EN:The manager authorized us to proceed with the plan.
翻譯:經理授權我們繼續執行這個計畫。
語氣強調
在口語中，會透過重音或語調來強調「authorize」，以凸顯許可的正式性或重要性。 EN: I need someone to authorize this, not just suggest it. 翻譯: 我需要有人來批准這件事，而不只是建議。
EN:Only the director can authorize that level of spending.
翻譯:只有總監才能批准那種級別的開銷。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，可能會在「authorize」前後加入填充詞，使語氣更自然。 EN: So, um, we need to get someone to authorize the document. 翻譯: 所以，嗯，我們需要找人來簽核這份文件。
EN:The system is basically waiting for you to, you know, authorize the action.
翻譯:系統基本上就是在等你，你知道的，去授權這個操作。
正式書寫注意：在正式書面語（如合約、報告）中，應避免使用口語中的填充詞（如 um, you know），並確保「authorize」的主語和受詞明確，以維持文件的嚴謹性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Authorize"?What fixed phrases with "Authorize" should I remember?
authorize someone to do something
authorize [person/entity] to [verb]
授權某人做某事
authorize a payment
authorize a [payment/transaction]
核准付款
authorize the use of
authorize the use of [something]
准許使用
fully authorize
[adverb] authorize
完全授權
legally authorize
[adverb] authorize
法律上授權
authorize the release of
authorize the release of [information/funds]
批准發佈/撥款
authorize access
authorize access (to)
授權存取
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Authorize"?Which "Authorize" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The manager authorized him to access the file.
✓The manager authorized his access to the file.
「authorize」通常直接接授權的「事物」（名詞或動名詞），而不是「人 + to不定詞」的結構。正確用法是 authorize + something (e.g., a payment, an action, access)。
×I am authorized for accessing the system.
✓I am authorized to access the system.
表達「被授權做某事」時，被動語態應使用「be authorized to do something」，而不是「be authorized for doing」。
×The software needs an authorizing code.
✓The software needs an authorization code.
「authorizing」是現在分詞，通常不用作形容詞來修飾「code」。正確的名詞形式「authorization」常用作複合名詞的一部分，如「authorization code」（授權碼）。
×Can you authorize me this document?
✓Can you authorize this document for me? / Can you authorize me to sign this document?
「authorize」不接雙賓語（authorize someone something）。若要表達為某人授權某事，需使用「authorize something for someone」或「authorize someone to do something」。
×The law authorizes that companies must protect data.
✓The law authorizes companies to protect data. / The law stipulates that companies must protect data.
「authorize」通常不接「that」子句。它常接名詞或「某人 + to不定詞」。若要表達法律「規定」某事，應使用「stipulate」、「require」或「mandate」等動詞。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Authorize"?What are tense/participle forms of "Authorize"?
authorizes(3rd_singular)authorizing(present_participle)authorized(past)authorized(past_participle)