•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。

•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。

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•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？