permission
/pəˈmɪʃən/ · /pɚˈmɪʃən/
CEFR level A2Topic SocietyWord #1239 in the learning path
许可；准许
Definitions
n. agreement allowing someone to do something
许可；准许
Example
You need permission to borrow your sister's bicycle.
你得先征得姐姐同意，才能借她的自行车。
Researchers must obtain permission from participants before collecting personal information for a scientific study.
研究人员为科学研究收集个人信息前，必须征得参与者同意。
Collocations
- ask for permission
- give permission
- without permission
- permission to do something
Word family
- permit (v.)
- permissible (adj.)
- permissive (adj.)
Synonyms
- consent
- approval
Antonyms
- refusal
Usage tip
通常不可数；说give permission，不加a。
FAQ
- What does permission mean?
- agreement allowing someone to do something
- How is permission pronounced?
- UK /pəˈmɪʃən/, US /pɚˈmɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
