allowance
/əˈlaʊ.əns/
CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #3956 in the learning path
津贴；定期零用钱
Definitions
n. Money given regularly to cover particular needs
津贴；定期零用钱
n. An amount you are permitted to use or have
限额；定量
n. An adjustment made to account for someone's circumstances or difficulties
体谅；酌情考虑
Example
My weekly allowance covers bus fares and occasional snacks.
我每周的零用钱够支付公交车费，偶尔还能买些零食。
A housing allowance can help essential workers afford accommodation in cities where rents are particularly high.
住房津贴能够帮助必要岗位的工作人员负担租金特别高的城市中的住宿费用。
Collocations
- a housing allowance
- a daily allowance
- baggage allowance
- make allowances for
Word family
- allow (v.)
- allowable (adj.)
Usage tip
零用钱义常见于美式英语；英式常用pocket money。
FAQ
- What does allowance mean?
- Money given regularly to cover particular needs An amount you are permitted to use or have An adjustment made to account for someone's circumstances or difficulties
- How is allowance pronounced?
- UK /əˈlaʊ.əns/, US /əˈlaʊ.əns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
