allow
柯林斯詞典
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(xué)后看電視。
Smoking will not be allowed. 吸煙將被禁止。
2. V-T If you are allowed something, you are given permission to have it or are given it. 準(zhǔn)許
Gifts like chocolates or flowers are allowed. 像巧克力或者花這樣的禮物是準(zhǔn)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(fā)生)
The compromise will allow him to continue his free market reforms. 這個(gè)妥協(xié)將使他得以繼續(xù)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(shù)派分享更多權(quán)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(jì)劃中) 酌留
Please allow 28 days for delivery. 請(qǐng)留出28天的送貨時(shí)間。
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allow /??la?/ (allowing,allowed,allows)
劍橋詞典
- 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 (GIVE PERMISSION)
[ 及物動(dòng)詞：后面接賓語的動(dòng)詞 ]to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening
使有可能；允許，準(zhǔn)許；容許
[ 動(dòng)詞后面接一個(gè)帶to的不定式 ] Do you think Dad will allow you to go to Jamie's party ? 你認(rèn)為爸爸會(huì)允許你去參加杰米的聚會(huì)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(huì)使更多的人能夠繼續(xù)接受全日制教育。
The loophole has allowed hundreds of drink-drivers to avoid prosecution . 這個(gè)法律漏洞使得數(shù)以百計(jì)的酒后駕車者鉆了空子，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(jìn)入這個(gè)地區(qū)已經(jīng)有好幾周了。
Prisoners have been moved to allow the demolition of part of the prison . 犯人已經(jīng)轉(zhuǎn)移走了，以便拆除監(jiān)獄的一部分。
Pets aren't allowed in this hotel . 這個(gè)旅館不準(zhǔn)許將寵物帶入。
[ 動(dòng)詞后面接一個(gè)動(dòng)詞ing結(jié)構(gòu) ] Smoking is not allowed in this restaurant . 這個(gè)飯店內(nèi)不許抽煙。
[ 后面接一個(gè)直接賓語和一個(gè)間接賓語的動(dòng)詞 ] He didn't allow us enough time to finish the test . 他沒有給我們留足夠的時(shí)間完成測驗(yàn)。
Red Cross officials were allowed access to the prison for the first time a few days ago. 幾天前，紅十字會(huì)的官員首次獲準(zhǔn)進(jìn)入該監(jiān)獄。
UK The referee decided to allow (= officially accept ) the goal . 裁判判定該進(jìn)球有效。
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，吃一盒巧克力。
How much time do you allow yourself (= make available to yourself) to get ready in the morning ? 早晨你給自己留出多少時(shí)間來準(zhǔn)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
allow verb (ADMIT)
[ 詞或詞組后面接一個(gè)that從句 ] formalto admit or agree that something is true
承認(rèn)；接受；同意
She allowed that she might have been too suspicious . 她承認(rèn)自己可能太多心了。
短語動(dòng)詞
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