allow
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/əˈlaʊ/
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/əˈlaʊ/
Give permission for someone to do something.
The teacher allowed the students to leave early.
老师允许学生们提前离开。
Provide something for someone.
I'll allow myself a small piece of cake.
我将允许自己吃一小块蛋糕。
Make it possible for someone to enter or leave a place.
The security guard allowed us to pass through the gate.
保安允许我们通过大门。
Enable a system or process to function in a certain way.
This software allows for customization of the user interface.
这个软件允许自定义用户界面。
Ensure that there is enough of something for a particular purpose.
We need to allow enough time for the meeting.
我们需要为会议留出足够的时间。
Accept or agree with a statement or claim.
The court allowed the appeal and ordered a new trial.
法院允许了上诉并下令重新审判。