Definitions
v. to let someone do something
允许；准许
v. to make something possible
使可能；容许
v. to provide enough time or resources for something
留出；预留
Example
The library allows visitors to borrow five books at once.
图书馆允许访客一次借五本书。
Flexible working arrangements allow employees to balance their professional responsibilities with family commitments more effectively.
灵活的工作安排使员工能够更有效地兼顾工作职责与家庭义务。
Collocations
- allow someone to do something
- allow enough time
- allow for delays
Word family
- allowance (n.)
- allowable (adj.)
- disallow (v.)
Synonyms
- permit
- let
Antonyms
- forbid
- prohibit
Usage tip
用allow sb to do；无宾语时可用allow doing。
FAQ
- What does allow mean?
- to let someone do something to make something possible to provide enough time or resources for something
- How is allow pronounced?
- UK /əˈlaʊ/, US /əˈlaʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
