әˋlaU; әˊlau < allow >
[常用字]
<<及物动词>>
allowed, allowing, allows
1 允许
We allow smoking only in restricted areas. 我们只有在特定的地方才允许抽烟
2 允许出现
No pets are allowed inside. 宠物不得进入
3 允许拥有
allow oneself a little treat 稍微善待自己一下
4 供给
The schedule allows time for a coffee break.依照行程, 有休息时间可以喝杯
咖啡5 预作准备
allow two inches in the fabric for shrinkage 衣服预留二寸以免缩水
6 打折; 交换
allowed me 20 dollars on my old word processor 用二十元交换我的旧打字机
7 (主要用於美国中南部)
a. 承认
I allowed as how he was right. 我承认他对的理由
b. 认为
"We allow he's straight" (American Speech) 我们认为他是清白的
c. 坚持
Mother allowed that we'd better come in for dinner. 母亲认为我们最好能够回家吃晚饭
<<不及物动词>>
1 容许
The poem allows of several interpretations. 这首诗可以有好几种不同的诠释
2 考虑; 顾及
In calculating profit, retailers must allow for breakage and spoilage. 计算利润的时候, 零售商必须考量到毁损品
<<形容词>>
allowable
<<副词>>
allowably