【跟着英剧练发音】Parades End E04

 文本：

M: As far as I’m concerned, Groby is Christopher’s to do what he likes with. So if you 

can produce his written authorization¹, I have no objection to your living at Groby. But 

of course, if what you say is true, he might want to live at Groby with Miss Wannop.

S: Well, that’s why I’m asking you now…

 

M: I’m afraid you overestimated² my authority, which does not extend to France, and in 

any case does not exceed General Campion’s in matters that concern the army. Thank 

you for coming to see me. 

S: Utter nonsense! I’ll buy a ticket at the station! See if they can stop me. 

1 authorization   

n.授权，委任状

参考例句：

• Anglers are required to obtain prior authorization from the park keeper.垂钓者必须事先得到公园管理者的许可。
• You cannot take a day off without authorization.未经批准你不得休假。

2 overestimated   

对（数量）估计过高，对…作过高的评价( overestimate的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• They overestimated his ability when they promoted him. 他们提拔他的时候高估了他的能力。
• The Ministry of Finance consistently overestimated its budget deficits. 财政部一贯高估预算赤字。