We asked the higher authorities to cancel the decision.

我们要求上级撤销这个决定。

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The higher authorities decided that the next step is to restructure the company.

上级研究决定，下一步要对公司进行重组。

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The university president will be elected by the Council rather than appointed by the higher authorities.

校长是由理事会选出，而非上级委派的。

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"We have to take these comments very seriously, and report it to the higher authorities in regards to potential economic impact, " Mr Turner said.

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The newspaper also calls on the authorities to address public concerns over higher ticket prices.

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And from Singapore to Seoul, the authorities are demanding higher down-payments from borrowers and restricting lending to developers (see article).

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