[] the act of allowing sb to do sth, especially when this is done by sb in a position of authority 准许；允许；批准◆You must ask permission for all major expenditure. 所有重大开支须经批准。◆The trademark can't be used without permission. 这个商标未经许可不得使用。⨁to ask for / request / seek permission 请求批准；徵求同意⨁to get / obtain / receive permission 获准⨁to give / grant permission 准许⨁to deny / refuse permission 拒绝批准
() [, ]an official written statement allowing sb to do sth 许可证；书面许可◆The publisher is responsible for obtaining the necessary permissions to reproduce illustrations. 出版商负责取得复制插图所需的书面许可。