中国人最易误解的表达第5期:猫可以打量国王吗?

A cat may look at a king.

（误译）猫也可以打量国王。
（正译）小人物也有权利。或者人人平等。（Even a purported inferior has certain privileges in the presence of a purported superior.）

All's fair in love and war. 在爱情和战争面前，人人平等！

It is our belief that every body is equal before the law. 我们相信法律面前人人平等。

We commit ourselves to the building of a just society free of inequity of all types. 我们致力于建构一个人人平等的公益社会。

equality n. 平等；相等；[数] 等式

Is that the genuine equality of the sexes? 这难道是真正的男女平等吗？

She says women must do more to gain economic equality. 她说妇女必须要付出更多才能赢得经济上的平等。

authority n. 权威；权力；当局

He was widely regarded as a leading authority on nutrition. 人们普遍认为他是营养学方面的著名权威。

That could add authority and legitimacy to council decisions. 这可增加理事会决议的权威性和合法性。

authoritativeness n. authoritative的变形

authoritative adj.

1. 有(或显示)权威的；官方的，当局的
2. (因来自专家或有资格人士)可信赖的，可相信的
3. 应该信赖的，应该服从的；权威性的；具有专业知识权威的
4. 倚仗权势的；命令式的；专断的

In the tourist zone, should emphasize the authoritativeness of planning. 在旅游区，应强调规划的权威性。

And give special skill authoritativeness in parts and assembly. 并给予特殊技能权威性的零件和组装。