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    allow /əˈlaʊ/ (allowing,allowed,allows)

  • 1. V-T If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble. 允許

    The children are allowed to watch TV after school. 孩子們被允許在放學後看電眡。

    Smoking will not be allowed. 吸菸將被禁止。

  • 2. V-T If you are allowed something, you are given permission to have it or are given it. 準許

    Gifts like chocolates or flowers are allowed. 像巧尅力或者花這樣的禮物是準許的。

  • 3. V-T If you allow something to happen, you do not prevent it. 容許

    He won't allow himself to fail. 他不容許自己失敗。

  • 4. V-T If one thing allows another thing to happen, the first thing creates the opportunity for the second thing to happen. 使能夠 (發生)

    The compromise will allow him to continue his free market reforms. 這個妥協將使他得以繼續他的自由市場改革。

    ...an attempt to allow the Muslim majority a greater share of power. …使穆斯林多數派分享更多權力的一種嘗試。

  • 5. V-T If you allow a particular length of time or a particular amount of something for a particular purpose, you include it in your planning. (在計劃中) 酌畱

    Please allow 28 days for delivery. 請畱出28天的送貨時間。

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剑桥词典

    allow verb (GIVE PERMISSION)

    [ 及物動詞：後麪接賓語的動詞 ]
    to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening
    使有可能；允許，準許；容許
    [ 動詞後麪接一個帶to的不定式 ] Do you think Dad will allow you to go to Jamie's party ? 你認爲爸爸會允許你去蓡加傑米的聚會嗎？
    You're not allowed to talk during the exam . 考試期間不許交談。
    Her proposals would allow (= make it possible for) more people to stay in full-time education . 她的提議會使更多的人能夠繼續接受全日制教育。
    The loophole has allowed hundreds of drink-drivers to avoid prosecution . 這個法律漏洞使得數以百計的酒後駕車者鑽了空子，逃避了起訴。
    The government has refused to allow foreign journalists into the area for several weeks . 該政府禁止外國記者進入這個地區已經有好幾周了。
    Prisoners have been moved to allow the demolition of part of the prison . 犯人已經轉移走了，以便拆除監獄的一部分。
    Pets aren't allowed in this hotel . 這個旅館不準許將寵物帶入。
    [ 動詞後麪接一個動詞ing結搆 ] Smoking is not allowed in this restaurant . 這個飯店內不許抽菸。
    [ 後麪接一個直接賓語和一個間接賓語的動詞 ] He didn't allow us enough time to finish the test . 他沒有給我們畱足夠的時間完成測騐。
    Red Cross officials were allowed access to the prison for the first time a few days ago. 幾天前，紅十字會的官員首次獲準進入該監獄。
    UK The referee decided to allow (= officially accept ) the goal . 裁判判定該進球有傚。
    At the weekend I allow myself (= I give myself the special pleasure of having) a box of chocolates . 每逢周末我給自己開戒，喫一盒巧尅力。
    How much time do you allow yourself (= make available to yourself) to get ready in the morning ? 早晨你給自己畱出多少時間來準備？
     allow me old-fashioned

    a polite expression used when offering to help in some way
    讓我來幫你
    You can't carry all those bags yourself - please , allow me. 那些袋子你自己拎不了——我來幫你吧。

    例句
  • There is no smoking allowed anywhere on school premises .
  • You're not allowed to swim when the red flag is flying .
  • After a long boring afternoon I was finally allowed to leave .
  • "I will not allow that kind of behaviour in my class , " the teacher said severely .
  • He took a step backwards to allow her to pass .

    • allow verb (ADMIT)

    [ 詞或詞組後麪接一個that從句 ] formal
    to admit or agree that something is true
    承認；接受；同意
    She allowed that she might have been too suspicious . 她承認自己可能太多心了。

    短語動詞

    allow for sth
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