allow

英 [əˈlaʊ]

美 [əˈlaʊ]

v.  允许; 准许; 给予; 允许进入(或出去、通过)

过去分词：allowed　现在分词：allowing　第三人称单数：allows　过去式：allowed　

中考高考CET4考研计算机

Oxford 3000 / Collins.5 / BNC.257 / COCA.339

同义词辨析

letallowpermit【导航词义：允许】

短语动词

短语用例

allow for sb/sth

• 考虑到；估计到；把…计算在内
  to consider or include sb/sth when calculating sth

allow of sth

• 容许；使有可能
  to make sth possible
  1. You're allowed an hour to complete the test.
     你们有一个小时的时间来完成这次测验。
  2. I'm not allowed visitors.
     我不可以接见来访者。

习惯用语

v.

allow me
• （礼貌地表示主动帮忙）让我来
  used to offer help politely
give/allow sb/sth free/full reingive/allow free/full rein to sth
• 对…不加约束；放任自由；充分表达（感情）
  to give sb complete freedom of action; to allow a feeling to be expressed freely
• The designer was given free rein.
  设计者可以自由发挥。
• The script allows full rein to her larger-than-life acting style.
  剧本允许她充分展现她那夸张的表演风格。

牛津词典

verb

允许 let sb/sth do sth
• 允许；准许
  to let sb/sth do sth; to let sth happen or be done
  1. His parents won't allow him to stay out late.
     他的父母不会允许他在外待得很晚。
  2. He is not allowed to stay out late.
     他不可以在外待到很晚。
  3. They shouldn't be allowed to get away with it.
     不应就此放过他们。
  4. She won't allow herself to be dictated to.
     她不会听人摆布的。
  5. He allowed his mind to wander.
     他听任自己的思绪信马由缰。
  6. Smoking is not allowed in the hall.
     大厅内不准吸烟。
  7. We do not allow smoking in the hall.
     我们不准有人在大厅内吸烟。
• 给予
  to let sb have sth
  1. You're allowed an hour to complete the test.
     你们有一个小时的时间来完成这次测验。
  2. I'm not allowed visitors.
     我不可以接见来访者。
• 允许进入（或出去、通过）
  to let sb/sth go into, through, out of, etc. a place
  1. No dogs allowed (= you cannot bring them in) .
     不准携狗入内。
  2. The prisoners are allowed out of their cells for two hours a day.
     囚犯每天可以放风两小时。
  3. The crowd parted to allow her through .
     人群向两旁闪开让她通过。
  4. You won't be allowed up (= out of bed) for several days.
     你将有几天不能下床。
使可能 make possible
• 使可能
  to make sth possible
  1. A ramp allows easy access for wheelchairs.
     坡道便于轮椅进出。
时间；金钱；食物 time/money/food, etc.
• （为某目的）留出，给出
  to make sure that you have enough of sth for a particular purpose
  1. You need to allow three metres of fabric for the dress.
     这身衣服你需要用三米布料。
接受；承认 accept/admit
• 接受；承认；同意（某事属实或正确）
  to accept or admit sth; to agree that sth is true or correct
  1. The judge allowed my claim.
     法官同意我的要求。
  2. ‘Objection!’ ‘I'll allow it.’
     “反对！”“反对成立。”
  3. He refuses to allow that such a situation could arise.
     他拒不承认这种情况可能发生。
  4. She was very helpful when my mother was ill─I'll allow you that.
     我母亲生病时她帮了很大的忙——我同意你说的这一点。

柯林斯词典

• VERB 允许；容许；准许
  If someoneis allowed todo something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.
  1. The children are not allowed to watch violent TV programmes...
     儿童不准收看含暴力内容的电视节目。
  2. The Government will allow them to advertise on radio and television...
     政府将准许他们在广播和电视上做广告。
  3. They will be allowed home...
     他们将获准回家。
  4. Smoking will not be allowed.
     吸烟将被禁止。
• VERB 向…提供;准许得到
  If youare allowedsomething, you are given permission to have it or are given it.
  1. Gifts like chocolates or flowers are allowed...
     巧克力、鲜花等礼物在允许之列。
  2. He should be allowed the occasional treat.
     应该准许他偶尔也轻松一下。
• VERB 听任;任凭
  If youallowsomethingtohappen, you do not prevent it.
  1. He won't allow himself to fail...
     他不会任由自己失败的。
  2. If the soil is allowed to dry out the tree could die.
     如果听任土壤变干，树木可能会枯死。
• VERB 使能够；促使
  If one thingallowsanother thingtohappen, the first thing creates the opportunity for the second thing to happen.
  1. The compromise will allow him to continue his free market reforms.
     妥协将使他得以继续他的自由市场改革。
  2. ...an attempt to allow the Moslem majority a greater share of power...
     使穆斯林多数派拥有更大权力的尝试
  3. She said this would allow more effective planning.
     她说这会为更有效的规划创造可能。
• VERB 酌留;留出;酌加
  If youallowa particular length of time or a particular amount of somethingfora particular purpose, you include it in your planning.
  1. Please allow 28 days for delivery...
     请留出28天的送货时间。
  2. Allow about 75ml (3fl oz) per six servings.
     每6份酌加约75毫升(3液盎司)。
• VERB 承认;同意
  If youallow thatsomething is true, you admit or agree that it is true.
  1. Warren also allows that capitalist development may, in its early stages, result in increased social inequality.
     沃伦也承认资本主义发展初级阶段可能会导致社会不平等现象加剧。
• PHRASE 请允许我（用以礼貌地表示为某人提供服务）
  Some people say 'Allow me' as a polite way of offering to do something for someone.
  1. Allow me to buy you a drink at the bar.
     让我来请你喝一杯。
• PHRASE 请允许我（用以引出要说的话）
  Some people useAllow me to... as a way of introducing something that they want to say or do.
  1. Allow me to introduce Dr Amberg.
     请允许我介绍安伯格博士。

英英释义

verb

• allow or plan for a certain possibility
  1. I allow for this possibility
  2. The seamstress planned for 5% shrinkage after the first wash
  Synonym:take into account
• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
  1. I will earmark this money for your research
  2. She sets aside time for meditation every day
  Synonym:appropriateearmarkset asidereserve
• consent to, give permission
  1. She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
  2. I won't let the police search her basement
  3. I cannot allow you to see your exam
  Synonym:permitletcountenance
• allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
  1. We don't allow dogs here
  2. Children are not permitted beyond this point
  3. We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital
  Synonym:permittolerate
• let have
  1. grant permission
  2. Mandela was allowed few visitors in prison
  Synonym:grant
• grant as a discount or in exchange
  1. The camera store owner allowed me $50 on my old camera
• make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
  1. This permits the water to rush in
  2. This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement
  3. This will permit the rain to run off
  Synonym:letpermit
• allow the other (baseball) team to score
  1. give up a run
  Synonym:give up
• make a possibility or provide opportunity for
  1. This leaves no room for improvement
  2. The evidence allows only one conclusion
  3. allow for mistakes
  4. leave lots of time for the trip
  5. This procedure provides for lots of leeway
  Synonym:leaveallow forprovide
• afford possibility
  1. This problem admits of no solution
  2. This short story allows of several different interpretations
  Synonym:admit

双语例句

• The children are not allowed to watch violent TV programmes
  儿童不准收看含暴力内容的电视节目。
• He should be allowed the occasional treat.
  应该准许他偶尔也轻松一下。
• The United States and Canada may enter into an agreement that would allow easier access to jobs across the border
  美国和加拿大可能会签订一项协议，使得两国之间的跨国就业更容易。
• Smoking will not be allowed.
  吸烟将被禁止。
• The compromise will allow him to continue his free market reforms.
  妥协将使他得以继续他的自由市场改革。
• He would not allow anyone to make him into a political plaything for their own ends.
  他不会允许任何人为了达到其自身目的把他变成政治玩物。
• Warren also allows that capitalist development may, in its early stages, result in increased social inequality.
  沃伦也承认资本主义发展初级阶段可能会导致社会不平等现象加剧。
• Allow me to buy you a drink at the bar.
  让我来请你喝一杯。
• They will be allowed home
  他们将获准回家。
• We've chartered the aircraft in the hopeful anticipation that the government will allow them to leave.
  我们已经包租了那架飞机，希望政府会对他们放行。