allow

• 动词，表示允许或给予做某事的权利；也可表示使某事成为可能或提供某种条件。

A verb used to indicate permitting or giving permission for something to happen or for someone to do something.

1. Permit or LetA1formal

   To give permission for something to happen or for someone to do something.

   允许

   • The teacher allows us to use calculators during the test.
   • Parents should allow children to explore their interests.
   • The rules do not allow smoking in the building.

   同义词approveauthorizegrantletlicensepermitsanctionsuffertolerate

   反义词banbarblockdenydisallowforbidpreventprohibitrestrainveto

2. Make possibleB1formal

   To make something possible or enable it to happen.

   使成为可能

   • The new software allows users to edit videos easily.
   • This ticket allows entry to all attractions.
   • The design allows for easy expansion in the future.

   同义词approveauthorizeenableletlicensepermitsanctionwarrant

   反义词barblockforbidimpedeinhibitobstructpreventprohibitstop

3. Add extra time or amountB2formal

   To provide extra time, space, or quantity for something.

   留出额外时间或数量

   • Allow an extra hour for traffic delays.
   • The recipe allows for 10 servings.
   • Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

   同义词addallocateleaveprovidereserveset aside

   反义词curtaillimitreducerestrict

短语动词变体allow forallow in