柯林斯词典

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。