(noun) 1. Current government; 2. Specific department of a current government
Definitions (粵典–words.hk)
名詞
政府、政府性組織或者相關政府部門 the authorities; the relevant governmental organization, bureau or department that deals with a given matter
衞生當局
卫生当局
wai6 sang1 dong1 guk6 the health authority
地震發生後,當局立即宣佈嗰區做災區。
地震发生后,当局立即宣布𠮶区做灾区。
dei6 zan3 faat3 sang1 hau6, dong1 guk6 laap6 zik1 syun1 bou3 go2 keoi1 zou6 zoi1 keoi1. Immediately after the earthquake, the relevant authorities declared the area a disaster area.
塔利班當局承認責任。
塔利班当局承认责任。
taap3 lei6 baan1 dong1 guk6 sing4 jing6 zaak3 jam6. The Taliban has claimed responsibility.
疫苗獲美國當局批出全面使用授權。
疫苗获美国当局批出全面使用授权。
jik6 miu4 wok6 mei5 gwok3 dong1 guk6 pai1 ceot1 cyun4 min6 si2 jung6 sau6 kyun4. The vaccine has been given full approval by the relevant authorities in the U.S.
群眾一度聚集喺當地聯合國辦事處外,呼籲聯合國當局介入。
群众一度聚集喺当地联合国办事处外,呼吁联合国当局介入。
kwan4 zung3 jat1 dou6 zeoi6 zaap6 hai2 dong1 dei6 lyun4 hap6 gwok3 baan6 si6 cyu5 ngoi6, fu1 jyu6 lyun4 hap6 gwok3 dong1 guk6 gaai3 jap6. The mass gathered outside the local U.N. office to urge for its intervention.
Definitions (Wiktionary)
noun
authorities; those in power; government; regime