permit
verb UK [pəˈmɪt] US [pə˞-]
(-tt-)
IMPROVER transitive slightly formal
■to allow something 允许，准许•The regulations do not permit much flexibility.这些规章不允许有太大的弹性空间。 •[+ -ing verb] The prison authorities permit visiting only once a month.监狱部门只允许每月探监一次。 •[+ obj + to infinitive] The security system will not permit you to enter without the correct password.密码不正确的话，保全系统是不会让你进入的。 •As it was such a special occasion, she permitted herself a small glass of champagne.鉴于场合特殊，她破例喝了一小杯香槟。 •formal The law permits of no other interpretation.法律不容许有其他解释。 IMPROVER intransitive formal
■to make something possible 允许；使…有可能•The Chancellor is looking to lower interest rates, when economic conditions permit.经济条件许可时，财政部长准备降低利率。 •We have arranged to play tennis on Saturday, weather permitting (= if the weather is good enough).如果天气好的话，我们准备周六去打网球。
noun countable UK [ˈpɜː.mɪt] US [ˈpɜ˞ː-/
■an official document that allows you to do something or go somewhere 许可证，特许证•a work/travel/parking permit工作／旅游／停车许可证 •She has managed to obtain a temporary residence permit.她成功取得了暂时居留证。 •[+ to infinitive] Do you need a permit to work here?你在这里工作需要许可证吗？ |