英语听力精选进阶版 17909

 

Apple v the FBI: Authorities¹ Demand Software Crack

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Should technology companies be forced to hand over private information on cell phones?

1 authorities   

n.当局，权力，权威；权威( authority的名词复数 )；权力；学术权威；[复数]当权者

参考例句：

• They interceded with the authorities on behalf of the detainees. 他们为被拘留者向当局求情。
• At his instigation we conceal the fact from the authorities. 我们受他的怂恿向当局隐瞒了事实。 来自《简明英汉词典》