licence
US /ˈlaɪ.səns/
UK /ˈlaɪ.səns/
1.
执照, 许可证
a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade (British English spelling)
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You need a valid driving licence to operate a vehicle.
您需要有效的驾驶执照才能驾驶车辆。
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The restaurant operates under a special food and beverage licence.
该餐厅在特殊的食品和饮料许可证下运营。
2.
自由, 放纵
freedom to act however one wishes (British English spelling)
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The artist took poetic licence with the historical facts.
艺术家对历史事实进行了艺术加工。
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His rude comments were an example of excessive licence.
他粗鲁的评论是过度放纵的一个例子。