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  • Derivatives : adv  authentically
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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

authentic [ɔː'θεntɪk]
  1. 1. adjective [+cuisine] (genuine) 正宗
  2. 2. adjective [+painting] 真的
  3. 3. adjective [+document] 真实
  4. 4. adjective [+account] (reliable) 可靠

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

authentic [ɔːˈθentɪk]
  1. 1. adjective 可信的,可靠的
    The ingredients are imported from Italy especially to give the food an authentic Italian taste.
    配料是从意大利进口的,是专门为了食物增加一种纯正意大利风味
  2. 2. adjective 真的真正的,真实的
    I knew both of these men personally and I believe it to be an authentic document.
    认识两个人,我相信这是真实的文件

Collins English-English Dictionary

authentic [ɔː'θεntɪk]
  1. 1. adj of undisputed origin or authorship; genuine
    an authentic signature
  2. 2. adj accurate in representation of the facts; trustworthy; reliable
    an authentic account
  3. 3. adj (of a deed or other document) duly executed, any necessary legal formalities having been complied with
  4. 4. adj [music] using period instruments and historically researched scores and playing techniques in an attempt to perform a piece as it would have been played at the time it was written
  5. 5. adj (in combination)
    an authentic-instrument performance
  6. 6. adj [music] (of a mode as used in Gregorian chant) commencing on the final and ending an octave higher
  7. 7. adj (of a cadence) progressing from a dominant to a tonic chord - Compare plagal
  8. 8. adj [Etymology] C14: from Late Latin authenticus coming from the author, from Greek authentikos, from authentes one who acts independently, from auto- + hentes a doer

Examples

an authentic antique
一件真正的古董
Jeffery usually has some authentic inside information of show business.
杰弗里经常有些娱乐圈内的可靠内部消息。
This chef creates great tasting, authentic Italian cuisine.
这个厨师做的是好吃、正宗的意大利餐。
An authentic deed is a formal deed prepared by or executed before a notary.
公证书是由公证员出具或见证的正式证书。
I knew both of these men personally and I believe it to be an authentic document.
我认识这两个人,我相信这是真实的文件。

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