1. | 允许；准许to let sb/sth do sth; to let sth happen or be done |
His parents won't allow him to stay out late. 他的父母不会允许他在外待到很晚。 | |
He is not allowed to stay out late. 他不可以在外待到很晚。 | |
They shouldn't be allowed to get away with it. 不应就此放过他们。 | |
He allowed his mind to wander. 他听任自己的思绪信马由缰。 | |
She won't allow herself to be dictated to. 她不会听人摆布的。 | |
Smoking is not allowed in the hall. 大厅内不准吸烟。 |
2. | ~ sb/yourself sth 给予to let sb have sth |
You're allowed an hour to complete the test. 你们有一个小时的时间来完成这次测验。 | |
I'm not allowed visitors. 我不可以接见来访者。 |
3. | [usupass] 允许进入（或出去、通过）to let sb/sth go into, through, out of, etc. a place |
No dogs allowed(= you cannot bring them in) . 不准携狗入内。 | |
The prisoners are allowed out of their cells for two hours a day. 囚犯每天可以放风两小时。 | |
The crowd parted to allow her through . 人群向两旁闪开让她通过。 | |
You won't be allowed up(= out of bed) for several days. 你将有几天不能下床。 |
4. | ~ sth 使可能to make sth possible |
A ramp allows easy access for wheelchairs. 坡道便于轮椅进出。 |
5. | ~ sth (for sb/sth) （为某目的）留出，给出to make sure that you have enough of sth for a particular purpose |
You need to allow three metres of fabric for the dress. 这身衣服你需要用三米布料。 |
6. | 接受；承认；同意（某事属实或正确）to accept or admit sth; to agree that sth is true or correct |
The judge allowed my claim. 法官接受了我的诉讼请求。 | |
(in a court of law) ‘Objection!’ ‘I'll allow it.’ “反对！”“反对无效。” | |
He refuses to allow that such a situation could arise. 他拒不承认这种情况可能发生。 | |
She was very helpful when my mother was ill─I'll allow you that. 我母亲生病时她帮了很大的忙，我同意你说的这一点。 |
