local authority
US /ˈloʊkəl ɔːˈθɔrəti/
UK /ˈləʊkəl ɔːˈθɒrəti/
名詞
地方當局, 地方政府
the administration of the public affairs of a city, county, or district by its elected representatives
範例:
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The local authority is responsible for maintaining public parks.
地方當局負責維護公共公園。
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You need to contact your local authority for a building permit.
您需要聯繫您的地方當局以獲取建築許可證。