license

US /ˈlaɪ.səns/
UK /ˈlaɪ.səns/
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执照, 许可证

a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade

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You need a valid driver's license to operate a car.
你需要有效的驾驶执照才能驾驶汽车。
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The restaurant operates under a food service license.
该餐厅在食品服务许可证下运营。
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自由, 许可

freedom to act or speak as one wishes

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The artist took poetic license with the historical facts.
这位艺术家对历史事实进行了艺术加工。
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He was given full license to make decisions.
他被赋予了完全的决策自由。
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许可, 批准

grant a license to (someone or something) to permit the use of something or to allow an activity to take place

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The city council decided to license new street vendors.
市议会决定许可新的街头小贩。
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The software is licensed for use on up to five computers.
该软件许可在最多五台计算机上使用。
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authorizepermitallowapprovecertify
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