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.
老師允許學生們提前離開。
Provide something for someone.
I'll allow myself a small piece of cake.
我將允許自己吃一小块蛋糕。
Make it possible for someone to enter or leave a place.
The security guard allowed us to pass through the gate.
保安允許我們通過大門。
Enable a system or process to function in a certain way.
This software allows for customization of the user interface.
這個軟體允許自定義使用者介面。
Ensure that there is enough of something for a particular purpose.
We need to allow enough time for the meeting.
我們需要為會議留出足夠的時間。
Accept or agree with a statement or claim.
The court allowed the appeal and ordered a new trial.
法院允許了上訴並下令重新審判。