permit

1. V-T If someone permits something, they allow it to happen. If they permit you to do something, they allow you to do it. 允许[正式]

He can let the court's decision stand and permit the execution. 他能让法院的判决成立，并允许处决。

The guards permitted me to bring my camera and tape recorder. 守卫允许我带上相机和录音机。

2. N-COUNT A permit is an official document which says that you may do something. For example, you usually need a permit to work in a foreign country. 许可证

He has to apply for a permit, and we have to find him a job. 他必须申请一个许可证，而我们必须给他找一份工作。

3. V-T/V-I If a situation permits something, it makes it possible for that thing to exist, happen, or be done or it provides the opportunity for it. 使成为可能; 成为可能[正式]

Try to go out for a walk at lunchtime, if the weather permits. 如果天气条件允许，午饭时尽量出去散散步。

This method of cooking also permits heat to penetrate evenly from both sides. 这种烹调方法还能使两面均匀受热。