permit
/pəˈmɪt/ · /pɚˈmɪt/
CEFR level B1Topic GovernmentWord #3011 in the learning path
允许；准许
Definitions
v. to officially allow someone to do something
允许；准许
n. an official document allowing a particular activity
许可证；通行证
v. to make an action or situation possible
使成为可能
Example
The museum permits visitors to take photos without flash.
这家博物馆允许游客在不开闪光灯的情况下拍照。
Local authorities should permit new housing developments only when adequate transport and healthcare services are available.
地方政府只有在交通和医疗服务充足时，才应批准新的住宅开发项目。
Collocations
- permit someone to do something
- work permit
- building permit
- weather permitting
Word family
- permission (n.)
- permitted (v.)
- permissible (adj.)
Synonyms
- allow
- authorize
Antonyms
- forbid
- prohibit
Usage tip
动词重音在后，名词在前；permit sb to do。
FAQ
- What does permit mean?
- to officially allow someone to do something an official document allowing a particular activity to make an action or situation possible
- How is permit pronounced?
- UK /pəˈmɪt/, US /pɚˈmɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
