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For instance, if we were talking about a crime, then confessing to the authorities would prove the intentions of our heart.
假如你犯了刑事罪，跟当局坦白，就能表明悔改之心。
《Desperate Housewives Season 8》《绝望主妇 第八季》
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Now, to make this a Mexican standoff, I would say something like: You give us the helium or I'll turn you in to the authorities.
现在，要把情况变成"墨西哥对峙"，我会说些类似这样的话，"给我氦气，不然我就去当局告发你"。
《The Big Bang Theory Season 9》《生活大爆炸 第九季》
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To arrest Muhammed Kalabi on election day? Cathy, what's gonna happen when he tells the authorities he's the wrong one?
在选举日当天逮捕穆罕默德·卡拉比？凯茜，要是他告诉有关部门，他不是恐怖分子，会怎么样？
《House of Cards Season 5》《纸牌屋 第五季》
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I'm sure there's no need to remind you, but if any of those who may be tempted to warn or turn themselves in to the authorities...
我相信应该不用警告你们,但只要有人自认聪明去向警察通报或自首…
《Lucy》《超体》
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I have to report this to the authorities.
我得向官方报告此事。
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He reached a plea bargain with the authorities.
他和当局达成了辩诉交易。
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They represented their concerns to the authorities.
他们向当局陈述了他们关心的问题。
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We had to give our passports up to the authorities.
我们得把护照交给当局。
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The authorities have urged people to stock up on fuel.
当局已敦促人们大量储备燃料。