공무 또는 직무와 관련된 상태
relating to an authority or public body and its duties, actions, and responsibilities
예문:
"The diplomat was on an official visit to the capital."
"The police officer was performing his official duties."
권위 있는 기관에 의해 승인되거나 공인된 것
having the approval or authorization of an authority or public body
예문:
"The official results will be posted on the website."
"The school received official accreditation last month."
관리나 관료주의의 특성을 보여 격식을 차리거나 사무적인
perceived as characteristic of officials and bureaucracy; often stiff, formal, or unhelpful
예문:
"His official manner made the interview feel very cold."
"The clerk responded in a very official and unhelpful tone."
약전에 등재되어 있거나 공정으로 정해진
relating to drugs or medicinal preparations listed in a pharmacopoeia
예문:
"The laboratory only uses official ingredients for the vaccine."
"This compound is not listed in the official pharmacopoeia."
공직을 맡고 있거나 단체에서 직무를 수행하는 사람
a person holding public office or having official duties in an organization
예문:
"A city official explained the new zoning laws."
"The company official signed the contract on behalf of the board."
스포츠 경기에서 규칙 준수 여부를 감독하는 사람
a person who supervises a sports competition to ensure rules are followed
예문:
"The basketball official called a technical foul."
"The track official signaled the start of the race."