allow

US /əˈlaʊ/

UK /əˈlaʊ/

1.

允许, 准许

give (someone) permission to do something

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My parents don't allow me to stay out late.

我父母不允许我熬夜。

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Smoking is not allowed in this building.

本大楼内不允许吸烟。

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permit authorize let enable sanction

2.

允许, 使能够

let (something) happen or exist

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The rules allow for some flexibility.

这些规定允许一定的灵活性。

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The design allows for easy access to all components.

该设计允许轻松访问所有组件。

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enable facilitate make possible accommodate

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allowance allowable allow for make allowances for